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In the heritage-rich city of Prayagraj stands Anand Bhavan, the historic residence of the Nehru family where many important discussions of India’s freedom struggle once took place.
Built by Motilal Nehru in the 1930s after the earlier Swaraj Bhavan was dedicated to the Indian National Congress, Anand Bhavan became a quiet yet powerful backdrop to political meetings, planning and family life.
Today, the mansion has been converted into a museum, preserving furniture, personal belongings, letters, photographs and documents that give visitors a close view of the era when India’s national leadership often gathered here.
The leafy campus and well-kept rooms create an atmosphere where visitors can reflect on the journey from colonial times to independence while walking through the corridors once used by Jawaharlal Nehru and his family.
Museum rooms display bedrooms, study areas, drawing rooms and dining spaces with period furniture arranged as they would have been during the Nehru family’s time.
Panels, photographs, letters and documents introduce visitors to key events, leaders and personal moments connected with India’s freedom movement and the Nehru–Gandhi lineage.
The quiet, disciplined environment encourages you to walk slowly, read the information boards and absorb the sense of history preserved within the house.
Located within the same complex, Jawahar Planetarium offers astronomy and space shows that are popular with students, families and science enthusiasts.
Planetarium shows run at fixed timings in the day, and tickets are usually booked at the venue, so visitors often plan museum and show timings together.
The green campus, pathways and open areas around Anand Bhavan make it a calm stop in the city, suitable for short heritage walks and educational group visits.
By Air: The nearest airport is Prayagraj (Bamrauli) Airport, around 12–15 km away; taxis and app-based cabs are readily available from the terminal towards Tagore Town / Anand Bhavan side.
By Train: Prayagraj Junction, Prayag and Rambagh railway stations lie roughly 3–5 km from Anand Bhavan; from there, autos, e-rickshaws and cabs directly serve the museum area.
Local Transport: Being a well-known landmark, “Anand Bhavan” is easily reachable by auto-rickshaw, e-rickshaw, city bus drop-points and app cabs from Civil Lines, Sangam side and other parts of Prayagraj.
Swaraj Bhavan: The earlier Nehru family residence that became a Congress office, often combined with Anand Bhavan in a single heritage circuit.
Jawahar Planetarium: Adjacent science attraction offering immersive sky and space shows, especially engaging for children and students.
Triveni Sangam & City Sights: The sacred confluence, Allahabad Fort, Khusro Bagh, All Saints Cathedral and local markets together complete a full Prayagraj city tour.
Anand Bhavan generally remains open during the day, commonly around 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with Monday often observed as a weekly closed day; visitors should check the latest timings before visiting.
There is a nominal ticket charge for museum entry and an additional fee for planetarium shows; charges can vary by floor access, nationality and show type.
Photography may be restricted inside some rooms, and visitors are expected to maintain silence, avoid touching exhibits and follow all museum rules displayed at the entrance.
Emergency: 112 | Ambulance: 108 | Women Helpline: 1090 | Child Helpline: 1098 | CM Helpline (UP): 1076
The most comfortable months to visit are generally October to March, when the weather in Prayagraj is cooler and more suitable for walking tours and museum visits.
Wear modest, comfortable clothes and good walking footwear, as visiting the museum and campus can involve staircases and moving through multiple rooms and corridors.
Keep bags light, carry a water bottle, and plan some buffer time if you wish to include both Anand Bhavan, Swaraj Bhavan and a Jawahar Planetarium show in the same itinerary.