Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Memorial Centre for Culture
House museum in Port Louis, Mauritius
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The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Memorial Centre for Culture (also known as the SSR Memorial Centre for Culture) is a house museum in Port Louis, Mauritius. It is dedicated to Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the first Prime Minister of independent Mauritius, often referred to as the "Father of the Nation."[1] The centre occupies the former residence of Ramgoolam, where he lived and practiced medicine for approximately thirty years.
| Established | 1986 |
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| Location | 87, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Street, Plaine Verte, Port Louis, Mauritius |
| Type | House museum / Biographical museum |
Collections | Personal artifacts, photographs, furniture, medical equipment |
History
Following Ramgoolam's death in 1985, the wooden 19th-century colonial-style house was acquired by the Government of Mauritius in 1986[2]. Later, it was converted into a memorial centre and opened to the public. The centre is managed by Mauritius Museums Council and exhibits artifacts related to Ramgoolam's life and career.[3] Presently it is listed as a national heritage site[2].
