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." The centre occupies the former residence of Ramgoolam, where he lived and practiced medicine for approximately thirty years.
History Following Ramgoolam's death in 1985, the wooden 19th-century colonial-style house was acquired by the Government of Mauritius in 1986. 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. Presently it is listed as a national heritage site.
Collections and exhibits The centre has seven rooms displaying Ramgoolam's personal belongings, including furniture, clothing, medical equipment, certificates, and books. A bronze statue of Ramgoolam, sculpted by Russian artist Alexandrov Moskow in 1987, placed in the front courtyard of the house.
See also List of museums in Mauritius
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