Museum and gallery, Narail
S M Sultan Memorial Museumএস এম সুলতান স্মৃতি সংগ্রহশালা
- Time needed
- An hour and a half.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Small entry fee.
The home and memorial museum of the painter S M Sultan (1923–1994) at Machimdia on the Chitra, with his paintings, belongings and his grave in the grounds.
At a glance
- Painter
- S M Sultan, 1923–1994
- River
- Chitra
About
Sultan is known for vast canvases of Bengali farmers drawn with exaggerated strength, a way of showing the peasant as the real power of the land. After years of wandering he settled back in Narail, keeping animals and teaching children to draw.
The museum shows a selection of his work and the things he lived with. Nearby by the river is the boat he had built so children could paint on the water.
Getting there: Machimdia is on the edge of Narail town, a short easy-bike ride.
Things to do
- See the paintings, then sit by the Chitra near his grave.
Good to know
- Check opening days before going; it may close on a weekday.
