Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum in Mumbai
· Summer: 20 to 42° C (Very Hot)
· Winter: 10 to 32° C (Pleasant)
· Monsoon: June to September
Best time to visit:
October to March
Opening Time: 09:30 a.m.
Closing Time: 06:00 p.m.
Weekly Holiday: Open all days of the week
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults: INR 10
Children:
INR 10
Cameras: N/A
Video Camera: N/A
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults:
INR 10
Children:
INR 10
Cameras:
N/A
Video Camera:
N/A
Served as a residence to Mahatma Gandhi from 1917 to 1934, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum is a two-storey house symbolic of true patriotism. Deemed as the huge and most impressive mansion from pre-independence time, this house was transformed into a museum.
Popular as the memorial of the Father of the Nation, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum houses the famous Old Charkha of Gandhiji. The museum has a picture gallery that showcases photographs, slogans, posters and items related to Gandhi’s life.
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum houses a reference library that consists of more than 50,000 books, film and recordings related to Gandhi. Visitors can enjoy the special screening of films made on Gandhi in the auditorium inside the museum. A tour to this museum will give you serene and wonderful experience.
Other nearby attractions includes, Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach and Marve Beach etc.
Connectivites
Road:
Mumbai has excellent road transportation facility. Deluxe, semi-deluxe and state owned buses are available to reach the museum conveniently from the nearby cities.
Railway:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (located about 5 km.) is the nearest railway station to reach the museum. The station connects tourists from major cities of the country to this museum.
Airway:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (located about 23 km.) is the nearest airport to reach the museum. National and international flights are available from this airport. Visitors can book a cab from the airport to Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum.