Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum
| Place | Ahmedabad |
|---|---|
| State | Gujarat |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2017 |
| Museum Type | Art and Heritage (Private Collection) |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum Lalbaug Near Shahibaug Underbridge, opp. Panchal Hall, Shahibag, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380004 |
| Visiting Time | Conducted Tour Slots: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM. (Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | ₹150 - ₹200 (Prior booking via phone or email is essential due to limited tour capacity) |
Museum Introduction
Located in the Shahibaug area within a colonial-era mansion built in 1905, this museum is a tribute to the legacy of the industrialist and philanthropist Kasturbhai Lalbhai. The complex, which includes the main ancestral home and a modern wing designed by architect Rahul Mehrotra, was restored and opened to the public in 2017. It serves as a repository for the family's extraordinary collection of Indian art, spanning over a thousand years.
General Collections
The collection is diverse, featuring Persian and Mughal miniatures, stone and bronze sculptures, and traditional textiles. The modern wing houses contemporary Indian art, while the main house preserves the domestic atmosphere of a refined Ahmedabad merchant family, integrated with high-caliber artistic masterpieces.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum is famous for its collection of Pahari and Deccani miniatures, and rare paintings from the Tagore family (including works by Rabindranath, Abanindranath, and Gaganendranath Tagore). It also houses significant Jain bronzes and stone carvings from the Gupta and Kushan periods.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The restoration of the 1905 building is considered a masterpiece of heritage conservation. The museum is set within a sprawling garden that also features large-scale contemporary sculptures. |
| Artifacts | Rabindranath Tagore’s original paintings; 11th-century Jain Tirthankara bronzes; Mughal court miniatures; Tibetan Thangkas; Bidriware collection; Contemporary works by Anish Kapoor. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
7874341797 (Bhasha) 9433705745 (Chandni) |
| Email ID | klmuseum16@gmail.com |
Artifact Gallery
