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Acharya Jagadis Chandra Bose ( 1858-1937 )

• Father of modern science in India.
• Epoch- making discoveries in wirless telegraphy ( basis for all modern telecommunications ).
• Father of plant Neurobiology.
• A Philosopher – influenced by the Philosophy of the Upanishads in his life and works – discovery of basic unity in all forms of life and similarity between living and non-living.
• A patriot who realized importance of Scientific research in national Devolopment.
• An ardent lover of art and culture and a prolific writer.
• "Nirudesher kahini" written by JC Bose – first science fiction book in Bengali.

Lady Abala Bose ( 1864-1951 )

• A worthy wife and a constant companion nituring her illustrious husband, Sir j C Bose
• A social and political reformer, an educationist and a visionary.
• A pioneer in the field of Indian women’s education and emacipation from the clutches of illiteracy.
• Founder of Nari Shiksha samiti and many schools for women educaton and income –generation and the Nivedita Adult Education project.
• Post-independence, Lady Abala Bose’s objective of spreading education and income –generating trainng programmes among the women of the underprivileged section of the society has evolved into a Government Policy.

Artifacts in Acharya Bhaban:

• A rich repository of many personalia and memorabilia of the Bose couple.
• Original instruments, slides, books, and papers of Bose pertaining to his great discoveries in wireless telegraphy ( basis for all modern telecommunications). Basic unity in all forms of life and similarity between living and nonliving (the boseian theory)
• A graceful interior with carved wooden ceilings, antique furniture and sculptures.
• Price less paintings of Bharat Mata and Frescoes on the walls by Nandalal bose and other contemporaries.
• Instrument room, Laboratory, Photography room, Dark room, Library, Study room, students’ suite, Observatory of JC Bose (all original).
• Wooden refrigerator made by Sir Bose.
• Bed room with original fabrics and exclusive sitting room of the Bose couple, kitchen of Lady Bose.
• A special balcony where the scientist used to have discussions with Rabindranath Tagore.
• A marble seat used by Sir and Lady Bose and their friends.

Future Plan :

• Display of all restored artifacts in well – planned galleries with story line.
• New galleries are proposed on the following :-
  a. Lady Abala Bose and social development.
  b. Acharya Bhaban and the Bengal Renaissance couple.
  
• Educational Activities :
  a. Lectures.
  b. Seminars and conference
  c. Workshops and other discussions.
  
• A virtual tour of the museum (digital display).