Museum Address
Near Gujarat University, Navarangpura - 380009
City
State
Gujarat
Pin Code
380009
Email
Phone Number
Museum website
http://www.ldmuseum.co.in/
When was the museum established?
1984
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
Divided into different galleries dedicated to separate collections, the museum exhibits an exquisite range of miniature paintings dated from the 17th to the 19th centuries, Gujarati Jaina style paintings, coinages, sculptures, beadwork from Saurashtra and Kutch for traditional house decoration, woodcrafts, and Pahari Ramayana drawings. The N C Mehta collection of this museum comprises of miniature paintings acquired from all over India. The collection is known for Pahari paintings, and the famous Chaurpanchshika series (love lyrics of a thief) written by Vilhana - an 11th century poet from Kashmir. The museum has a conservation lab where miniature paintings are regularly restored.
Photography
No
Videography
No
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
Yes
Wheelchair friendly
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
Yes
Parking
No
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
Yes
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
Yes
Any other facilities
Museum App.
Conservation lab
Yes
Who manages the museum?
Others
Person-in-charge of the museum
Curator
First Name
Prof. Ratan
Last Name
Parimoo
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
23.0330967, 72.5498147
Is the museum currently closed?
No
Image for museum exterior/building
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Opening Days
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Public holidays
Opening Time
10:30 a.m.
Closing Time
05:00 p.m.