Best Museums to Visit on your Ahmedabad Trip

Posted by happyeasygo on March 30th, 2021

Ahmedabad is not just a textile hub but it is also known for its revered religious places, museums, bustling markets, scenic riverfront and vintage vehicles. Whenever you make your online flight booking to Ahmedabad, do not forget to visit some of the famous museums of the city that connects you with the history and heritage of Ahmedabad.

1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Museum

Visited by legions of tourists on a daily basis, the Sardar V  allabhbhai Patel National Museum was established in 1978 by Shri Babubhai Jashbhai Patel. The museum depicts the life and achievements of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The museum also has gorgeous displays of artefacts and materials of the same. You can also enjoy 3D interactive shows during selected days at the museum.

Opening hours: 9:30 am to 5 pm

2. Calico Museum of Textiles

Popular for its outstanding collection of textiles, artefacts, antique fabrics, and apparel, the Calico Museum of Textiles is one of its kind. The unique collection of Kashmiri shawls, and the vibrant tye and dye materials are a major attraction of the museum. This is one of the oldest museums in the world and attracts a huge number of tourists every day.

Opening hours: 10 am to 12:30 pm, 2:45 pm to 4:30 pm (except Wednesday)

3. Sanskar Kendra

One of the oldest museums in Ahmedabad, the Sanskar Kendra was established in 1956 and was designed by the famous architect Le Corbusie. The museum boasts of the art, culture, history and heritage of the city. Several travellers book lowest airfare flights daily to visit this significant place and discover the traits and traditions of the historical era of Ahmedabad.

Opening hours: 10 am to 6 pm

4. Vechaar Utensils Museum

Displaying 4500 plus samples of century-old pots, potteries and utensils from across the country, the museum is unique in its own way. It is one of the most famous museums of the city in terms of its collection and uniqueness. If you want to know the history of utensils and its emergence, then no other place is better than Vechaar Utensils Museum.

Opening hours: 1 pm to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10:30 pm (except Monday)

5. Auto World Vintage Car Museum

An abode for all car lovers, this vintage car museum in Ahmedabad has the maximum footfall in a day. The museum displays an astounding collection of antique vehicles, carriages, buggies and utility vehicles. The place also has a unique collection of convertibles railway saloons, shooting brake cars, and grand limos. Do not forget to visit this amazing museum during your trip to Ahmedabad.

Opening hours: 8 am to 9 pm

6. Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum

Holding a vivid collection of Mughal paintings, ancient Jain literature manuscripts, miniatures, bronze statues, wood sculptures, bead work items, antique coins, and many more unique and ancient artefacts, the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum is a fascination for every tourist visiting the city. Additionally, the museum has an Art Reference Library and Conservation Laboratory that preserves the artefacts, documents, and manuscripts of ancient India.

Opening hours: 10: 30 am to 5: 30 pm (except Monday)

7. Shreyas Folk Museum

The city’s tradition, culture and heritage can be witnessed together at this museum. The museum has wide variety of Gujarati art like Charan, Ahir, Kathi and Rabari, embroidery and bead work, woodcarving, tie dyed material and many other art forms.

Opening hours: 9 am to 2 pm (except Sunday)

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