The Anand Bhavan is a historic house museum in Allahabad, India focusing on the Nehru Family. It was constructed by Indian political leader Motilal Nehru in the 1930s to serve as the residence of the Nehru family when the original mansion Swaraj Bhavan (previously called Anand Bhavan) was transformed into the local headquarters of the Indian National Congress. Jawahar Planetarium, the planetarium is situated here, which has been striving to inculcate scientific temper among masses through its sky shows on astronomy and science.
Facade of Anand Bhavan | |
Established | 1930 |
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Location | Allahabad, India |
Coordinates | 25°27?34?N 81°51?36?E? / ?25.459376°N 81.8599815°E |
Type | Historic house museum |
Anand Bhavan was donated to Indian government in 1970 by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the granddaughter of Motilal Nehru and daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru.
Gallery
At the entrance of Anand Bhavan
General view
Room where Congress meeting held
See also
- List of tourist attractions in Allahabad
- List of museums in India