Teen Murti Bhavan, Historical museum in New Delhi, India
Teen Murti Bhavan is a spacious colonial mansion with white walls, tall columns and wide gardens in the New Delhi district. The rooms inside hold personal belongings, letters and photographs from Jawaharlal Nehru's life and political work.
The estate was built in 1930 by architect Robert Tor Russell as the residence for the British Army Commander-in-Chief. After independence, Jawaharlal Nehru lived here until his death in 1964, and the house was then converted into a museum.
The three bronze soldier figures standing near the entrance honor troops from the Hyderabad, Jodhpur and Mysore regiments who fought in the First World War. These sculptures give the estate its name and reflect its early connection to military command before it became the home of the first prime minister.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and displays personal items, photographs and manuscripts from Nehru's life and political career. The grounds cover a large area, so expect some walking between the exhibition rooms and garden sections.
The complex includes a planetarium where visitors watch celestial events and astronomical displays through scientific projection onto a curved overhead screen. This addition blends the memory of a political leader with a commitment to modern science education.
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