Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya: Where India's Freedom Struggle

🏛️ A Living Monument to Mahatma Gandhi This unassuming 3-story building served as Gandhi's Mumbai headquarters (1917-1934) during India's independence movement. Walk the same halls where:The Non-Cooperation Movement was planned The Salt Satyagraha took shape Gandhi spun khadi daily on his charkha 🔍 Museum Highlights 📜 Ground Floor - The Artifacts ✨Gandhi's Original Charkha (spinning wheel) - touch the wood worn smooth by his hands✨Wire-rim Glasses (identical to those thrown at Dandi March) 👓Blood-Stained Shawl from his final fast 🖼️ First Floor - The Struggle Interactive map of Dandi Salt March with actual salt crystals📷Rare photos of Gandhi meeting Tagore & Charlie Chaplin Recreated prison cell showing his 2m x 1m jail space 🎥 Attic - The Legacy 25-min documentary with never-before-seen footage"Ahimsa Room" where visitors pledge non-violence 💡 Why This Museum Stands Out Original Preservation: 98% artifacts are untouched since 1948💎Hidden Gem: Rooftop terrace where Gandhi held prayer meetings🍃Digital Surprise: Scan QR codes to hear Gandhi's speeches in his voice 🚗 Visitor Essentials 📍 Address: 19 Laburnum Rd, Gamdevi⏰ Hours: 9:30AM-6PM (last entry 5:30PM)🎫 Entry: ₹20 (free audio guide)🚇 Nearest Station: Grant Road (5-min walk) Pro Tip: Visit at 11AM on weekdays when sunlight streams through stained glass onto Gandhi's desk ✨ #Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya#Mumbai#Indian#history#museum#Indian history