Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
The house from which Mahatma Gandhi ran the independence movement in Mumbai, 1917–1934
At a glance: Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum is the house from which Mahatma Gandhi ran the independence movement in Mumbai, 1917–1934. It's open daily 9:30 AM – 6 PM. Entry is free (donations welcome). Allow 45–60 minutes. Best time to visit: Any morning. Nearest station: Grant Road (Western), 15 min walk.
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:30 AM – 6 PM
- Entry fee
- Free (donations welcome)
- Time needed
- 45–60 minutes
- Best time to visit
- Any morning
- Nearest station
- Grant Road (Western), 15 min walk
- Address
- 19 Laburnum Road, Gamdevi, Mumbai 400007
About Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
A quiet Gujarati-style house on a leafy Gamdevi lane, Mani Bhavan was Mahatma Gandhi's Mumbai base for 17 years, where he launched the non-cooperation and civil disobedience movements, learned to card cotton, and was arrested in 1932. His room is preserved with his spinning wheel and books; upstairs, dioramas tell his life story in miniature. A library and picture gallery complete it.
Tips
- Ask to see the letter Mahatma Gandhi wrote to Hitler, it's in the picture gallery
- The lane is quiet and residential; taxis may not know it, say 'Gamdevi, near August Kranti Maidan'
- August Kranti Maidan, where Quit India was launched in 1942, is a short walk
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum?
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum is open daily 9:30 AM – 6 PM.
How much does it cost to visit Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum?
Entry to Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum is free (donations welcome).
How long do you need at Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum?
Allow 45–60 minutes at Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum.
When is the best time to visit Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum?
Any morning.
How do I get to Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum?
The nearest station is Grant Road (Western), 15 min walk. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum is at 19 Laburnum Road, Gamdevi, Mumbai 400007.
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