Madurai Gandhi Museum, Tamilnadu

This video shows the Gandhi Museum in Madurai town, dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Indian Nation. It is a major tourist destination in Madurai. The museum building was the former Tamukkam Palace of Rani Mangammal of Naick dynasty, built about 1670 A.D. It was later gifted by the Tamilnadu State Government, to the Gandhi Smarak Nidhi for erecting a memorial.

The interior of the museum is embellished with beautiful artworks and paintings. There are many items displayed in this museum, which are connected to events and personalities, some of which are part of India’s freedom struggle and some on other Indian aspects. The picture gallery in the museum portrays the history of freedom struggle. You also get to see here, various handicraft materials made in different states.

Some of the personal belongings of Mahatma Gandhi are also preserved in this museum. It is worth visiting the place as it is connected with the history of India.