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Alipore Museum Walk – On Martyrs' Day
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Alipore Museum
1 upcoming event — next: Alipore Museum Walk – On Martyrs' Day (Tue 23 Mar · 3:30 PM).
AddressAlipore Museum (former Alipore Central Jail), Judges Court Road, Alipore, Kolkata 700027
Getting thereNo metro within easy walking distance; Jatin Das Park and Netaji Bhavan (Blue Line) are about 1.5–2 km away, a short cab ride
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About Alipore Museum
The Alipore Museum occupies the former Alipore Central Jail, which held political prisoners under British rule and stopped working as a prison on 20 February 2019. The site was then developed into a museum of the freedom movement. Sri Aurobindo was held here in 1908–09 after the Alipore bomb case, and Subhas Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru were among its other inmates, and the preserved cells are part of the visit. Its lawns have become the city's literary-festival ground: the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival was held here for the first time from 9 to 11 January 2026, and the Kolkata Literary Meet followed from 22 to 26 January 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alipore Museum?
A museum on India's freedom movement inside the former Alipore Central Jail, which closed as a prison in 2019.
Which literary festivals are held here?
In January 2026 it hosted both the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (9–11 January) and the Kolkata Literary Meet (22–26 January). Dates for 2027 had not been announced at the time of writing.
How do I reach it?
There is no metro station close by. Take a cab or auto from Jatin Das Park or Netaji Bhavan on the Blue Line.
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