Bankim Bhavan and Bankim Sangrahashala

Bankim Bhavan and Bankim Sangrahashala in Kathalpara, Naihati, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, is the ancestral house and memorial museum of Bengali novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (1838-1894), author of Anandamath and composer of Vande Mataram. Maintained as a heritage museum, it preserves his personal belongings, manuscripts, photographs and first editions, offering insight into 19th-century Bengali literature and the cultural renaissance associated with his life and work.

Visitors can expect a preserved two-storey heritage house with a small museum (Sangrahashala) displaying personal artefacts, manuscripts, letters, photographs, first editions of novels, and memorabilia related to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. The site includes restored rooms, busts, plaques, and a library collection. The surroundings are residential and quiet, with a courtyard and garden area. Guided explanation is often available, and visitors can explore the exhibition rooms at a leisurely pace.