Sector 17-B Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.All days except Saturday & Sunday and official holidays Portraits of Indian freedom fighters, rare documents and recordings of the voices of leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru are exhibited and preserved. Chandigarh is the cultural capital of the region. Many artists and writers live in the city. The frequently held exhibitions, and performances by singers, dancers, musicians and actors have inculcated among city residents a taste for the best in the performing and graphic arts. Chandigarh has many institutions dedicated to the teaching and promotion of fine arts and performing arts. Their programmes often draw large crowds.