About Netaji Birthplace Museum
Netaji Birthplace Museum in Oriya Bazar, Cuttack, Odisha is the ancestral house where Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23 January 1897. Converted into a museum and inaugurated in 2007, it preserves his birth room, personal belongings, letters, photographs and documents. Maintained by the Netaji Birthplace Museum Trust and Government of Odisha, the two-storey heritage building offers insight into his early life and role in India's independence movement.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore the restored two-storey house where Subhas Chandra Bose was born, including his birth room and family living quarters. The museum displays galleries with photographs, letters, documents, personal belongings, furniture and memorabilia related to his early life and career. Exhibits are arranged chronologically with informative panels. The complex includes a library and landscaped courtyard. The setting is an urban heritage house in the Oriya Bazar area of Cuttack.
Key highlights
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Birthplace of Subhas Chandra Bose, born on 23 January 1897
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Original ancestral house (Janakinath Bhawan) restored as museum
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Preserved birth room and family artefacts
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Galleries with rare photographs, letters and documents
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Library and exhibition halls dedicated to his life
History of Netaji Birthplace Museum
The house was built by Janakinath Bose, father of Subhas Chandra Bose, and is the birthplace of Subhas Chandra Bose on 23 January 1897. He spent his early childhood here before moving for education. The Government of Odisha acquired and restored the building and inaugurated it as Netaji Birthplace Museum in 2007 to preserve his legacy and early life history.
Culture & Context
The museum is a significant cultural and memorial site dedicated to Subhas Chandra Bose, commemorating his contribution to India's independence movement. It serves as an educational centre and place of remembrance, attracting visitors on his birth anniversary (23 January) and national commemorative occasions.
Route
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