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Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum

Also Known As · Indira Gandhi Memorial, 1 Safdarjung Road

New Delhi, Delhi · museum

The preserved home where Indira Gandhi lived and was assassinated in 1984 — quiet rooms, her belongings, and a crystal path marking where she fell.

Closed MondayEntry Fee: Free EntryTuesday–Sunday, approximately 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM; closed Mondays and some public holidays

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum occupies the colonial-era bungalow at 1 Safdarjung Road that was the home of Indira Gandhi, India's first and only woman Prime Minister, from 1964 until her assassination in the garden of this house on 31 October 1984. Within months of her death the government turned her residence into a memorial museum, opened in 1985, and it remains one of Delhi's most visited and most affecting political memorials.

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About

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum occupies the colonial-era bungalow at 1 Safdarjung Road that was the home of Indira Gandhi, India's first and only woman Prime Minister, from 1964 until her assassination in the garden of this house on 31 October 1984.

  • Within months of her death the government turned her residence into a memorial museum, opened in 1985, and it remains one of Delhi's most visited and most affecting political memorials.
  • The house has been preserved much as she left it — her drawing room, bedroom, dining hall and study kept as they were — and its rooms display personal belongings, photographs, letters, newspaper clippings and manuscripts that trace her life and turbulent political career.
  • The most striking feature lies in the garden: a crystal-covered pathway, simply called 'the path', marks the exact spot where she fell after being shot by two of her own security guards, and the sari she was wearing that day is preserved and displayed nearby.
  • A further section of the museum is devoted to her son Rajiv Gandhi.
  • Quiet and reflective, set in the leafy lawns of Lutyens' Delhi, it offers an intimate, sobering window onto a defining chapter of twentieth-century Indian history.
  • For vegetarian travellers the Lodhi Road and Khan Market area nearby has excellent pure-veg options — the Carnatic Cafe at Meharchand Market, Saravana Bhavan and Sagar Ratna among them.

Practical notes

entry is free, and the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Mondays. It is a high-security zone, so expect bag checks, and photography inside is often restricted; dress modestly and keep a respectful, quiet demeanour. Nearest metro: Lok Kalyan Marg. Allow about an hour; together with Gandhi Smriti nearby, it makes a thoughtful half-day tracing two pivotal chapters of modern Indian history, and it pairs just as easily with a quiet walk in Lodhi Garden.

Timings & Entry Fee

Visiting Hours

  • • ~9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun)
  • • Last entry a few minutes before closing
  • • Closed Mondays and some public holidays
Days OpenTuesday – SundayWeekly OffMondayEntry FeeFree EntryTime Needed1 hour

Entry Fee: Free entry. High-security zone — bag checks apply; photography inside is often restricted.

Verified: July 2026

Location & How to Reach

Address

1 Safdarjung Road, New Delhi, Delhi, 110011

In the Lutyens' Delhi bungalow zone, near Lok Kalyan Marg

📍 Get Directions🗺️ View on map

🚇 Nearest Metro: Lok Kalyan Marg (Yellow Line) — about 800 m

🚶 Walking from Metro: From Lok Kalyan Marg metro it is about an 800 m / 10-minute walk to the museum.

Distance from

  • • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): 14 km (~38 min)
  • • New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS): 6 km (~25 min)
  • • Connaught Place: 4 km (~18 min)

Parking

street · ₹20–₹50 (paid)

Street parking in the bungalow zone; usually manageable.

🚕 Ride Hailing Tip: Uber and Ola drop at the 1 Safdarjung Road gate; it is a short ride or 10-minute walk from Lok Kalyan Marg metro.

How to Reach: The museum is at 1 Safdarjung Road in Lutyens' Delhi. Nearest metro: Lok Kalyan Marg (Yellow Line), about 800 m, a 10-minute walk; autos and app-cabs reach the gate. It sits in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi, about 3 km from India Gate.

Things to Do

  • Walk the crystal path marking the assassination spot
  • View the preserved sari and personal belongings
  • See her preserved rooms
  • Browse photographs, letters and manuscripts
  • Explore the Rajiv Gandhi section

Best Time to Visit

Best SeasonOctober to MarchBest Time of DayLate morning after openingTime Needed1 hourCrowd LevelsModerate; busier on weekends

History & Significance

History

The colonial-era bungalow at 1 Safdarjung Road was Indira Gandhi's residence from 1964 until her assassination in its garden on 31 October 1984, when she was shot by two of her own security guards.

  • Within months the Government of India converted her home into a memorial museum, which opened to the public in 1985, preserving her rooms and belongings.

🏛️ Architect: A single-storey Lutyens-era colonial bungalow set in landscaped lawns, typical of New Delhi's early-twentieth-century garden-bungalow zone, preserved as a memorial museum.

Significance

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum is one of Delhi's most visited political memorials — preserving the home where India's first woman Prime Minister lived and was assassinated, including the crystal path marking where she fell and the sari she wore that day, with a section on Rajiv Gandhi.

Places to Visit Nearby

Safdarjung's Tomb

2.5 km away

The last grand garden-tomb of the Mughals, 'the last flicker in the lamp'.

Lodhi Garden

2 km away

A 90-acre heritage park of 15th-century tombs and lawns.

Gandhi Smriti

1.5 km away

The house where Mahatma Gandhi spent his last days, now a memorial.

Family & Accessibility

Kid Friendly3of 5Stroller AccessYesWheelchair AccessPartialChanging RoomNoPet PolicyNo

Family Highlights

  • • The crystal path marking where she fell
  • • Her preserved rooms and personal belongings
  • • Photographs, letters and manuscripts of her life
  • • A section on Rajiv Gandhi

Photography & Drone

Drone PolicyProhibited

💰 Equipment Fees: Photography inside is often restricted; the gardens are generally fine.

📍 The Golden Spot: The crystal path in the garden, marking the spot where she fell.

🌅 Best Light Time: Late morning in the garden.

Tips & Safety

💡 Insider Tips

🌅 Secret View: The crystal-covered garden path, marking the exact spot of the 1984 assassination, is the memorial's most moving detail.

🎯 Crowd Hack: Weekday late mornings are calmest; weekends are busier.

💎 Secret Fact: Indira Gandhi lived in this Safdarjung Road bungalow from 1964 until she was assassinated in its garden in 1984; her home became a memorial museum the following year.

⚡ Express Tour

40 minutes — the preserved rooms and the crystal path.

🔭 Deep Dive Tour

2 hours — the memorial, then a quiet walk in Lodhi Garden.

🙏 Etiquette & Dress Code

Do's

  • Walk the crystal-covered path marking the assassination spot
  • View the preserved sari and personal belongings
  • See her preserved drawing room, bedroom and study
  • Browse the photographs, letters and manuscripts
  • Explore the section on Rajiv Gandhi

Don'ts

  • Do not plan a Monday visit — the museum is closed
  • Do not photograph inside where restricted
  • Do not be loud — it is a solemn memorial
  • Do not carry prohibited items through the security check

👕 Dress Code: Modest, respectful dress.

📷 Photography Rules: Photography inside is often restricted; follow the posted rules and staff guidance.

Good to Know

💳 Money & Connectivity

UPIPartialCardsNoCashYes

🏧 Nearest ATM: ATMs toward Khan Market and Lodhi Road (within 2 km).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum timings and entry fee?

Entry is free. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Mondays and some public holidays.

Which is the nearest metro to the Indira Gandhi Memorial?

Lok Kalyan Marg on the Yellow Line is the closest, about 800 m away, a 10-minute walk.

What is the Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum?

It is the preserved Safdarjung Road home where Prime Minister Indira Gandhi lived from 1964 and was assassinated in the garden in 1984, now a memorial museum with her rooms, belongings and a crystal path marking where she fell.

What is the crystal path at the Indira Gandhi Memorial?

It is a crystal-covered pathway in the garden marking the exact spot where Indira Gandhi fell after being shot in 1984; the sari she was wearing that day is also preserved and displayed.

How is it different from Gandhi Smriti?

Gandhi Smriti is the house where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in 1948; this memorial, at 1 Safdarjung Road, is the home where Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated in 1984 — two separate people, sites and museums.

Where can I eat vegetarian food near the Indira Gandhi Memorial?

The Lodhi Road and Khan Market area nearby has excellent pure-veg options — the Carnatic Cafe at Meharchand Market, Saravana Bhavan and Sagar Ratna among them.

Categories

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