Best Museums in Vadodara

“Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery is a renowned institution in Vadodara, Gujarat, established in 1894. The museum houses an extensive art, archaeology, and natural history collection. The museum and picture gallery are housed in two separate two-story buildings constructed in distinct architectural styles. The museum building reflects traditional local Maratha architecture, characterised by wooden frames and brick walls. It showcases a remarkable array of original paintings by renowned British artists and boasts a rich collection of art, sculpture, ethnography, and ethnology. The museum frequently hosts cultural and educational exhibitions on diverse subjects, attracting approximately 700,000 visitors from around the globe. The adjacent gallery building, though somewhat smaller, features a simpler European brick design with Indian columns and open pavilions on the roof. Both buildings are linked by a covered bridge passage, with a combined floor area of about 40,000 square feet.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Group and School Visits
• Ancient Manuscripts.”

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“Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum is home to art objects from the princely state of Baroda, gathered by the late Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Within its walls, visitors can admire European sculptures and paintings, which include replicas of renowned Italian Renaissance masterpieces alongside original works from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The gallery within the museum holds some of its most celebrated pieces, notably paintings by European and Indian artists, including the esteemed Raja Ravi Varma collection. The Maharaja of Baroda commissioned Raja Ravi Varma's paintings. Additionally, the museum features an oriental gallery showcasing Japanese and Chinese sculptures and other artworks collected by the Maharaja during his travels to these nations. Such exhibitions are orchestrated globally to entice visitors. The Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum is a testament to the artistry and cultural richness collected by the late Maharaja Sayaji.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Exhibitions
• Learning Programs.”

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