About Bhagwan Birsa Munda Memorial Park and Museum
Bhagwan Birsa Munda Memorial Park and Museum is a memorial-cum-museum complex located on the premises of the Old Central Jail at Jail Chowk in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Inaugurated in November 2021, it is built on the site where tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda was imprisoned. The complex includes a museum dedicated to tribal freedom fighters, preserved jail cells, a 25-foot statue, landscaped park, and light-and-sound show showcasing Jharkhand's tribal history and heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a landscaped memorial park and a two-storey museum built within the preserved Old Central Jail complex. The museum displays galleries on Birsa Munda and other tribal freedom fighters, tribal art, artefacts, and dioramas depicting Jharkhand's tribal culture and freedom movement. Preserved jail cells where Birsa Munda was lodged, a 25-foot statue of Birsa Munda, open lawns, pathways, and an evening light and sound show are key parts of the visit. The site combines indoor galleries and outdoor park areas.
Key highlights
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25-foot bronze statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at the entrance
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Museum galleries dedicated to Birsa Munda and tribal freedom fighters of Jharkhand
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Preserved cells of the Old Ranchi Central Jail where Birsa Munda was imprisoned
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