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Janakinath Bhavan, the birthplace of Indian independence activist Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is converted into a museum and is named the Netaji Birth Place Museum. A huge gate on the Jail Road leads visitors towards the museum. The gate is topped with statues of marching Azad Hind Fauj or the Indian National Army (INA) soldiers. At the entrance of the complex stands a bust of Netaji. Next to the entry gate stands the stable of the Bose family. Once, the stable housed the horses of the Bose family along with luxurious horse carriages. Today, one of the vintage carriages has been restored to its former glory. It is fitted with the model of a horse and displayed in front of the stable. The stable also displays a model horse. A saddle, stirrup and other riding accessories are also on display. The two-storied museum houses a total of 12 galleries covering the personal, political and spiritual life of Netaji.
High Court Museum
A law museum hosted in a colonial-era bungalow, which was once the residence of the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. It is not just a repository of antiques, rather it is a cultural space for legal academicians, researchers and also commoners. It contains a list of eminent lawyers of Odisha, the Laxman Nayak conviction case, a model of a courtroom, a gallery of Chief Justices, and old court apparels and accessories like wigs and judges’ wig stand. Photography not allowed inside the museum.
The museum came up in 2013 and is housed in the former complex of the River Boat Construction and Repair Workshop. The workshop dates back to 1866 and was not restricted to manufacturing boats, it also looked after the inland water ways, irrigation projects and distribution of water. The exhibits of the museum give an insight into the ancient Odisha’s famed maritime history. The museum houses 10 galleries, including boat sheds and models of boats and ships. An aquarium and 3D shows are also part of the display.