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A museum dedicated to Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India.
Rajendra Smriti Sangrahalaya is a small biographical museum and a heritage building located in city of Patna, Bihar, India. It is dedicated to the life and works of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first president of India.
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Opened in 2015, the museum shows you the history of Bihar. It has several galleries, including the regional gallery, the contemporary gallery, the historical art galleries and the gallery on Bihari diaspora. The museum is open from 10:00 to 19:00 except Monday. However, the history part is closed after 17:00 hours and only the Children's Gallery is open from 17:00 to 19:00. Ticket costs for Indians are as follows: Adults - ₹100, Children (up to 12 years) - ₹50, Students - ₹50, while for foreigners is: Adults - ₹500, Children (up to 12 years) - ₹250, Camera - ₹100
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A public museum showcasing the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi. It contains an exhibition containing photos, paintings, sculptures, manuscripts and quotations; all the major events in his life are told here. There is also a section containing photographs of his childhood through the various phases of Gandhi's life, including being taken to the crematorium. The building also houses a library which has a rich collection of books, magazine, literature and audio-video material related to Gandhi's life.
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