Tamil Nadu CM Vijay declares open renovated Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai
The renovation work was carried out at a total cost of ₹10.25 crore by the Heritage Wing of the Public Works Department
On Monday, September 28, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated the newly renovated Gandhi Memorial Museum located in Madurai. The CM honored the statue of Mahatma Gandhi by placing a garland on it and conducting a thorough inspection of the renovated premises. The renovation project was executed by the Heritage Wing of the Public Works Department, and its total cost amounted to ₹10.25 crore.
Originally, the Gandhi Museum was Rani Mangammal's summer palace from the 17th century, which later served as the Collector's Bungalow and Judges' Residence during the British rule. Post-independence, in 1955, the Tamil Nadu government gifted the palace to the All India Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, and it was subsequently converted into a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. The museum was inaugurated in 1959 and currently houses 14 of Gandhi's personal belongings, including the blood-stained cloth from his attire.
The renovation work commenced in October 2022, and ₹6 crore was initially allocated for the same. Following a request from the museum authorities, an additional ₹4 crore was granted for further infrastructure improvements.
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