From the archive record
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum is situated at 1, Safdarjung Road that lies very close to the Safdarjung Tomb and easily reachable by local transport and Metro link with the Central Secretariat as the nearest point to de-board. The Museum was initially the residence of Late Smt. Indira Gandhi who was the former and first Lady Prime Minister of India. Set in off white colour, the bungalow sits on a massive expanse of area covered with well trimmed lawns and fringed with shady trees, plants, flowers and bushes. It was later converted into a Museum and a Memorial Site dedicated to the memory of Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi after she was assassinated within the premises of this Mansion on 31st October 1984. The Museum exhibits the simple lifestyle of Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi seen adorned with expe