Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum Mumbai
About
The Mumbai headquarters of Mahatma Gandhi from 1917 to 1934, this beautifully preserved house is now a museum showcasing Gandhi's personal belongings, letters, photographs, and a research library with over 50,000 books.
Basic Information
Timings
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (daily, including Sundays and holidays)
Entry Fee
Free (donations welcome)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Museum
How to Reach
Take Western Railway to Grant Road station, then 10-minute walk via Laburnum Road. Or take Central Railway to Charni Road station and walk north. Located at 19 Laburnum Road, Gamdevi.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Grant Road (1.3 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Grant Road (0.8 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
History
From this house, Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation and Swadeshi movements, held crucial meetings, and was even arrested during the Civil Disobedience Movement. Declared a national monument in 1955.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (daily, including Sundays and holidays)
Entry Fee
Free (donations welcome)
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Gandhi was arrested from this very house during the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1932
The top floor features a life-sized diorama depicting 28 scenes from Gandhi's life
The research library contains over 50,000 books on Gandhian philosophy and Indian freedom movement
Start from the top floor diorama and work your way down
The research library is accessible for scholars with prior permission
Combine with a walk to August Kranti Maidan, where Quit India was launched
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
Babulnath Temple
Religious
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
Museum
Royal Opera House
Entertainment
Chowpatty Beach
Beach
Kamala Nehru Park
Park
Priyadarshini Park, Nepean Sea Road
Park
Gamdevi Heritage Area
Heritage
Girgaum Chowpatty
Beach
Wilson College
Educational
Hanging Gardens
Nature