Kutch Museum
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Legacies of Kutch: From the White Desert to the Harappan Civilization
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Best of Gujarat with Rann Utsav
Ahmedabad(1N) → Kutch(2N) → Jamnagar(1N) → Dwarka(2N) &rarr...
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Kutch Rann Utsav Group Tour Package
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Rann & Harappan Heritage Trail of Gujarat – 6 Days / 5 Nights
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Label : Top Attraction
Tags : Museum
Timings : 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Closed on Wednesdays and Public Holidays
Entry Fee : INR 5
Camera - INR 100
Foundation Year : 1884
Established by : Maharao Khengarji III
Formerly Known As : Fergusson Museum
Kutch Museum, Kutch Overview
Kutch Museum in Bhuj is the oldest museum in Gujarat, founded in 1877, and showcases the rich cultural heritage of Kutch through its diverse collections. Visitors can explore galleries displaying local artifacts such as traditional embroidery, tribal jewelry, musical instruments, woodwork, and archaeological finds spanning several centuries. The museum also houses rare manuscripts, maps, and photographs documenting Kutch's history, landscape, and social customs. Well-signposted exhibits and informative captions provide context, making it an excellent stop for those seeking insight into the art, traditions, and past of the Kutch region.
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Kutch Museum Collections
The ground floor houses the exquisite carving of the Airavat or the white Indian elephant with seven tusks. According to Hindu myth, the Airavat is said to be the vehicle of the Hindu deity, Indira.
The museum sections are as follows:
- Gallery
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Weapons and tools
- Musical Instruments
- Tribal section
- Shipping and navy
- Stuffed animals and toys
- Clothes and textiles
- Ancient artefacts
- Folk art and lifestyle
History of the Kutch Museum
However, with the foundation laid out only in 1884 by Sir James Fergusson, the Governor of Bombay of the time, this museum started receiving quite some momentum during Khengarji's wedding which was in the same year. It is stated that the wedding attracted many artefacts and other precious items for the museum.
Outlined by Mc Leland, the state engineer during the time, this Italian Gothic-style structure was further built by the Mistris of Kutch. This is the artisan and craftsman community of Kshatriyas in the Hindu Gujarati community. But, the museum was casually open only to the King and the guests of his choice, it was open to the public only during special religious occasions.
How to Reach Kutch Museum
The nearest bus station is on Gaurav Path, just about 2 km from the museum. There are also a handful of online and offline car rental services with reasonable rates per km. If travelling via train, then there is a local railway station just about 4 km from the museum.
