Museum Address
63/1, Jhunsi Rd, Azad Nagar, Allahabad, Jhunsi Rd, Azad Nagar, Colony No. 9, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211019
Museum website
http://www.gbpssi.in/Rcontentpage.php?pageid=39
When was the museum established?
2001
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
The Manav Vikas Sangrahalaya was established in January 2001 as a part of the Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute located in Jhunsi, Allahabad. This museum aims at preserving and highlighting the folk cultures, local traditions and heritage of marginals of our country. It is different from other archaeological museums as it portrays the less celebrated living, vibrant and dynamic aspects our cultural traditions, particularly UP and its neighboring regions.
Display Section :
The display section of the Museum is an integral and complementary part of the research wing. The artifacts, dioramas, replicas and other visuals displayed here, focus on art and culture of different communities of our nation.
There are four galleries in the museum:
The first gallery, Manav Vikas ki Katha, highlights the march of civilization since pre-historic time and a coherent history of the development of indigenous art and culture.
The second gallery, G B Pant gallery, showcases contribution of Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant, in creation of new India and his vision regarding the socio-economic development of Uttar Pradesh. This also showcases cultural history of Allahabad city.
The third gallery, i.e. the Ganga River Culture gallery, represents the socio-economic life and culture of communities on the bank of River Ganga. This gallery is funded by Department of Culture, UP Government and Government of India
The fourth gallery, i.e. Bidesia Gallery, is documentation of shifting identities in the process of indentured migration during Colonial times and their relationship to folk culture of homeland. It particularly focuses on Bhojpuri indentured labourers. This gallery is outcome of a international research project based in three countries namely The Netherlands, Surinam and India, funded by Netherland Cultural Fund, Prince Claus Fund and Mondrian, Amsterdam.
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
Yes
Who manages the museum?
Others
Person-in-charge of the museum
Other
Reference Link
http://www.gbpssi.in/Rcontentpage.php?pageid=39
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
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Bidesia Gallery - Articles carried by the indentured laborers
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Bidesia Gallery - Indian Marriage rituals and dhobia nach (a folk form of dance) at Suriname
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Bidesia Gallery - migrants scratching lines on wall to count their days to return home
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Bidesia Gallery - Indian Musical group at Holland
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Entrance to the Bidesia Gallery
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Bidesia Gallery - Suriname quarters at Kolkata where indentured labourers used to wait for the ship
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Entrance to the Ganga Gallery
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Gangajal: The water of Immortality
Entry fee information
Rs. 5/-
Opening Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
The acquisition policy of the museum.
The display policy of the museum.
The best time of the day to visit the museum?
11am - 1pm
A calendar of activities activities/events
Interesting things about the Museum
In the Bidesia gallery, whenever Caribbean diaspora visit this museum, they emotionally connect with the forgotten history of their ancestors and the associated painful memories.
Most uninteresting aspect of the museum
People need orientation before visiting these galleries
Designation
Museum Coordinator (Faculty at the Institute)
