[3][4] The Patna Sangrahalaya was established in 1967[5] near the North-Western corner of Gandhi Maidan.

It was a member of the Central Gandhi Sangrahalaya Samiti until July 1971, when the five museums (Ahmadabad, Madurai, Bairakpore, Mumbai, Patna) were made independent.

[6] The museum is located in a quiet place, and contains a Visual Biography of Bapuji containing photos, paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and quotations; all the major events in his life are told here.

[7] There is also a section containing photographs of his childhood through the various phases of Gandhi's life, including being taken to the crematorium.

The building also houses a library which has a rich collection of books, magazine, literature & audio-video material related to the life of Mahatma Gandhi, and a book store.