Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House & Cultural Centre, Historical residence and cultural center in Kolkata, India.
The residence features traditional Bengali architectural elements across multiple floors, displaying artifacts and photographs from Swami Vivekananda's lifetime.
Originally constructed as a family home, this building gained significance as the birthplace of Swami Vivekananda in 1863 and transformed into a cultural institution in 2004.
The center maintains exhibits of personal belongings, manuscripts, and educational materials that demonstrate Swami Vivekananda's influence on Indian spirituality and philosophy.
Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with a break from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.
The museum contains the original room where Swami Vivekananda's mother lived, preserved with period furniture and personal effects from the 19th century.
Location: Ward No. 26, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Inception: 2004
Phone: +913322570213
Email: vivekananda.ancestralhouse@rkmm.org
Website: https://vivekanandahome.org
GPS coordinates: 22.58623,88.36774
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:58
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