Phool Bagh and Kanpur Museum, Kanpur

About Phool Bagh and Kanpur Museum

Phool Bagh Park was initially called Queen's Park and has historical significance along with the oldest gardens in the city. The former was started as the King Edward Memorial Hall in memory of King Edward VII. The museum located in it was established in 1999. The museum is a repository of artifacts and exhibitions that tell the story of the events and people that influenced the formation of the city of Kanpur. The Kanpur Museum has a huge hall-type structure with a highly decorated ceiling and a bell tower.

Architecture of Phool Bagh and Kanpur Museum

The museum building was constructed by European merchants as a European-style ballroom with highly decorated ceilings and belfry. After being converted into an official museum, specific architectural changes have been made with the aim of restoring, preserving and facilitating the display of artifacts.

Interesting facts about Phool Bagh and Kanpur Museum

1. The museum has collections of British colonial period such as handwritten books of freedom fighters, their poetry, pistols, clothes, shoes etc.
2. The collection of the museum includes an old colonial period artillery gun.
3. This place shows various historical facts taken by our leaders and aspiring big companies before getting independence.
4. The 150 feet high Indian National Flag has been unfurled by JCI Kanpur in 2017, adding to the splendor and charm of the park.
5. There are huge statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, Shyam Lal Gupta Prasad and Baba Bhim Rao Ambedkar etc.
6. This park is used for many occasions like Diwali, Holi, Ganpati Festival and pedestrians use this park as jogger park.

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