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Acharya Jagadis Chandra Bose ( 1858-1937 )

  • Father of modern science in India.
  • Epoch- making discoveries in wirless telegraphy ( basis for all modern telecommunications ).
  • Father of plant Neurobiology.
  • A Philosopher – influenced by the Philosophy of the Upanishads in his life and works – discovery of basic unity in all forms of life and similarity between living and non-living.
  • A patriot who realized importance of Scientific research in national Devolopment.
  • An ardent lover of art and culture and a prolific writer.
  • "Nirudesher kahini" written by JC Bose – first science fiction book in Bengali.

Lady Abala Bose ( 1864-1951 )

  • A worthy wife and a constant companion nituring her illustrious husband, Sir j C Bose
  • A social and political reformer, an educationist and a visionary.
  • A pioneer in the field of Indian women’s education and emacipation from the clutches of illiteracy.
  • Founder of Nari Shiksha samiti and many schools for women educaton and income –generation and the Nivedita Adult Education project.
  • Post-independence, Lady Abala Bose’s objective of spreading education and income –generating trainng programmes among the women of the underprivileged section of the society has evolved into a Government Policy.

Artifacts in Acharya Bhaban:

  • A rich repository of many personalia and memorabilia of the Bose couple.
  • Original instruments, slides, books, and papers of Bose pertaining to his great discoveries in wireless telegraphy ( basis for all modern telecommunications). Basic unity in all forms of life and similarity between living and nonliving (the boseian theory)
  • A graceful interior with carved wooden ceilings, antique furniture and sculptures.
  • Price less paintings of Bharat Mata and Frescoes on the walls by Nandalal bose and other contemporaries.
  • Instrument room, Laboratory, Photography room, Dark room, Library, Study room, students’ suite, Observatory of JC Bose (all original).
  • Wooden refrigerator made by Sir Bose.
  • Bed room with original fabrics and exclusive sitting room of the Bose couple, kitchen of Lady Bose.
  • A special balcony where the scientist used to have discussions with Rabindranath Tagore.
  • A marble seat used by Sir and Lady Bose and their friends.

Future Plan :

  • Display of all restored artifacts in well – planned galleries with story line.
  • New galleries are proposed on the following :-
    a. Lady Abala Bose and social development.
    b. Acharya Bhaban and the Bengal Renaissance couple.
  • Educational Activities :
    a. Lectures.
    b. Seminars and conference
    c. Workshops and other discussions.
  • A virtual tour of the museum (digital display).

Museum Details

  • MONDAY , WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
    (EXCEPT GOVT. HOLIDAYS) CONTACT - 7003698763 / 033 23600078
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    02:00 PM - 04:00 PM