Chandigarh Attractions

Established in 1977, National Gallery of Portraits is situated at Sector-17B in Chandigarh. It is a great effort to make the new generation aware of the great struggle that the yesteryear people had to suffer to attain their long cherished dream of independence. The portraits and recorded voices of the great leaders of India is the highlight of this Gallery. The prominent person who features in the gallery’s prime collections is Pandit Jawaha Lal Nehru and Gandhiji.

It also displays rare documents in connection with the freedom struggle. Apart from this, an amazing library with outstanding collection of books gives a vast account of the freedom movement. The gallery also exhibits more than 1000 photographs and duplicate of original writings, ceramic murals and sculptures. National Gallery of Portraits also houses a film on the freedom movement of India on every Sunday at 2 pm.

The gallery functions from 9 am to 5 pm on all days except Mondays and public holidays.