Museum Address
The retreat, Opp. Underbridge, Shahibaug - 38000
City
State
Gujarat
Pin Code
38000
Email
Phone Number
Museum website
https://calicomuseum.org/
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
Yes
Mobile Number
When was the museum established?
1949
Main category
Other categories
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
The Calico Museum of Textiles houses one of the most important collections of textiles in the country - ranging from ancient textiles, carpets, and tents to costumes, Kalamkari prints, tie and dye, pichwais, and sarees. It also holds an assemblage of bronzes, Jain art objects, and Indian miniature paintings acquired from the Sarabhai Foundation.
Photography
No
Videography
No
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
Yes
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
Yes
Parking
No
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
No
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Any other facilities
Online registration available for booking a tour
Who manages the museum?
Others
Others:
Sarabhai Foundation
What is the average duration to see the museum?
3-4 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
23.0541747, 72.5912552
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
Entry Fee
Applicable
Entry fee information
Free - prior booking is required
* Entry restricted to 20 people and children below the age of 15 are not allowed.
* Entry restricted to 20 people and children below the age of 15 are not allowed.
Opening Days
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Other Information
Entry restricted to 10:15 am -10:30 am;