Position: a Prison, a Thousand Stories
Alipore Jail Museum is a Kolkata museum. He groaned at once when the name was uttered. It is not only a prison but it is the blood stain history of numerous revolutionaries who lost their lives as they attempted to gain freedom. Through those walls raving moss can be heard the voice of Kanungo Shiladitya the kindly smile of Kshudiram Bose.
It is a one-of-a-kind location to the individuals who admire history and would like to feel the footprints of the freedom struggle.
Alipore Jail Museum is at where?
Alipore Jail Alipore District or Alipore Alipore Jail Museum is located in Alipore district / area of South Kolkata – near to New Alipore and Calcutta South City College.
Ground Floor, 12, Judges CT Rd, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027
Closest railways stations- New Alipore and Maidan
Nearest metro: New Alipore metro- Joker (location: soon to be operational)
The way to go?
In a personal taxi, or in Ola / Uber:
It is easy to locate the destination as it is written on Google maps as Alipore Jail Museum.
The bus route:
Buses ply along Diamond Harbour Road from various parts of Kolkata such as 12C, S12D, S45.
The metro route:
The nearest operational metro station is Maidan or Rabindra Sadan. It is about 10-15 minutes by car or taxi.
Ticket prices and timings
Open: Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays)
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
The price of tickets:
For Indian nationals: Rs 30
For foreign tourists: Rs 100
Student (including ID) 5
Children (under 6 years) FREE
Camera Charges: An additional fee of ₹50 is applicable if you want to use the camera.
In Search of History: The Background of Alipore Jail
The prison was built in 1906 primarily to hold political prisoners. In 1908, Aurobindo Ghosh was imprisoned here – he made his debut with his famous work “Karmayogi.”
This land is stained with the blood of many revolutionaries including Khudiram Bose, Kanailal Dutta, Satyen Bose, Naren Gosain.
After 1966, the prison continued to be used for common criminals and was converted into a museum in 2019.
What to see in the Alipore Jail Museum?
The main entrance and the clock tower
The first thing that comes to mind is the red brick wall and the clock tower – a witness to the centuries.
The Gallows (gallows)
It was here that the revolutionaries were executed. Mind is numbed.
The Reconstruction of the Aurobindo Cell
Aurobindo Ghose’s room is redecorated with his writings and personal belongings – as if time had stopped.
The history of Khudiram Bose
You will be stunned to see the pictures, documents and writings of this hero who was hanged at the age of just 18.
A multi-media gallery
The modern video exhibition based on India’s freedom struggle is interesting for everyone from children to adults.
6 Graffiti and poetry in the cell
The writings of the prisoners – who have dreamed of the country’s liberation even at the last moment.
7 Documents of the British Raj
The jail records, the orders of the English, the execution schedule – everything is preserved.
The best place to take pictures
The entrance and walls of the prison
in front of the gallows
Aravind Cell and Jail Barracks
A mural of freedom fighters
Where to eat?
There are some light meals available outside the museum or on the roadside – such as phuchka, jhalmuri, tea. But if you want to eat well, there are nearby:
Balwant Singh Dhaba (Bhawanipur)
South Indian Canteen (Elgin Road)
Arsalan (Park Circus)
Plan a one-day trip
Time Activities
Entrance to the Alipore Jail Museum at 9:30 am
10:00 am Stroll through the main gate and gallows
11:00 AM View the gallery and multimedia
12:00 noon Khudiram and Aurobindo cell tour
Lunch outside at 1:00 pm
3:00 pm Visit other places of interest in South Kolkata (Victoria Memorial / Prince Ghat)
Tips for travellers
It’s free to take photos, but there’s a charge for using a DSLR.
The bag is checked, it is better not to bring anything extra.
When you take the children, explain their history – it’s an educational trip.
An audio guide is not yet available, but guided tours can be arranged if booked in advance.
Other places of interest nearby
Victoria Memorial (2.5 km away)
Rabindra Sadan and Nandan (2 km)
Prinsep Ghat (3.5 km)
Belvedere House Library (1.2 km)
The Last Word: Touching the Wall of Memory
A visit to the Alipore Jail Museum is not just about seeing bricks, wood and stones. It’s a spiritual feeling. The voice of history that is trapped within these walls is ringing in the ears. When you come here, you will understand that freedom does not come without blood.
If you want to know the real “India” then Alipore Jail Museum should definitely be in your itinerary.
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