Historical Place of Alipur Jail Museum

The Alipore Jail Museum, located in the heart of Kolkata, is currently being restored to its original glory, including its 116-year-old records, thanks to the efforts of the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBHIDCO). The museum is now open to the general public. Architect Partha Ranjan Das is overseeing the conservation efforts. The museum's significance is heightened by the fact that prominent national figures such as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Rishi Aurobindo, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, and Bidhan Chandra Roy were once imprisoned here. The museum is sharing the poignant stories of Indian freedom fighters. This national historical landmark was officially opened by the Chief Minister of Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, on September 21. Since September 23, it has been open to the general public. The Alipore Jail Museum features gallows, a watch tower, special cells, general cells, a library, a seminar hall, a light and sound show, and exhibitions, one in Cell 5 and another in the Hospital Building.