The renovated Gandhi Memorial Museum inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Madurai on Monday
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday (September 28, 2026) declared open the renovated Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai.
Mr. Vijay garlanded the Mahatma Gandhi statue on the museum premises and inspected the renovated structure.
The renovation work was carried out at a total cost of ₹10.25 crore by the Heritage Wing of the Public Works Department.
Structure’s history
The Gandhi Museum was originally Rani Mangammal’s summer palace. In the 17th century, it transitioned to serve as the Collector’s Bungalow and Judges’ Residence during the British period.
After Independence, in 1955, the palace was gifted by the Tamil Nadu government to the All India Gandhi Smarak Nidhi.
It was converted into a museum honouring Mahatma Gandhi, which was inaugurated in 1959. The museum houses Mahatma Gandhi’s 14 belongings, including his blood-stained cloth.
Renovation work
The latest renovation work began in October 2022, and a total of ₹6 crore was allocated for the same. Following a request from the museum authorities, another ₹4 crore was allocated for additional infrastructure.
Published – September 28, 2026 01:30 pm IST
