The museum was inspired by Ananda Coomaraswamy, who, in conversations with Gautam Sarabhai during the 1940s, suggested the founding of a textile institute in the city of Ahmedabad, a major trading centre of the textile industry of the sub-continent since the fifteenth century. In 1949 Gautam and Gira Sarabhai and the great industrial house of Calico acted founded the Calico Museum of Textiles in Ahmedabad, as the specialist museum in India concerned with both the historical and technical study of Indian handicraft and industrial textiles. Gira established and curated the Calico Museum of Textiles which houses a historic collection of Indian Fabrics. It is also the centre for design knowledge, resources, research and publication. In addition to this, Gira also designed the building. It was built around a courtyard to facilitate contemporary gatherings and functions. It was populated with traditional facades and other carved wood elements dismantled from old residential Gujrati Houses. By the early fifties the museum discovered its original intent, encompassed too large an area and concentrated its energies on the vast and vital field of handicraft textiles, devoting less and less time to industrial fabrics. By the second decade of its existence the museum launched an ambitious publications programme. The programme worked on two series, namely Historical Textiles Of India under the editorship of John Irwin, then keeper of the Indian Section of the Victoria and Albert Museum; and the second, under the editorial direction of Dr Alfred Bühler, fümer Director of the Museum Für Volkerkunde Und Schweizerisches Museum Für Volkskunde, Basel, who conducted a Contemporary Textile Craft Survey of India Inaugurating the museum in 1949, Jawaharlal Nehru stated, "The early beginnings of civilization are tied up with the manufacture of textiles, and history might well be written with this as the leading motif." And indeed, so well had the Calico Museum of Textiles fulfilled this brief that by 1971 the House of Calico decided that the excellence of the fabric collection and the invaluable research conducted by the publications department were such that the museum should be an independent society. The museum's publications, which have now taken two distinct directions, give some indication of where the next surge of activity will take place. While the number of publications concerned with historical studies continues and increases, the second direction has resulted in research and publication of studies preoccupied with the technical and scientific examinations of textile processes such as looms, dyeing, printing techniques, etc
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कामकाजी दिन (वीकडे)
इंतज़ार का समय
इंतज़ार नहीं करना पड़ता
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
नहीं

I attended both the morning guided tour (Haveli gallery) and afternoon guided tour (Chauk gallery) on the same day and it was a one of a kind experience. If you are an art/ heritage/ textile enthusiast / into antique items / into fashion design, this is a place you will love and relate to. 10/10 for their collection, research and eagerness to generate awareness about our cultural heritage. Here is what to expect when you plan a visit here or sign up for their tour: - You need to reserve your date and tour through the online form in their website and you get to attend only if they have sent a confirmation mail. I reserved a month before the planned visit date, sent a follow up email to them after 2 weeks and received the confirmation only the previous night of the planned visit. - If you are a group with n people, each one of them have to register separately. - It is a free guided tour and no entry is allowed without the confirmation mail. - Children below 10 years are not permitted. - Mobiles / electronics / camera and big bags are not permitted anywhere inside their premises and have to be deposited outside as soon as you step in. - They allow entry only 15 minutes prior to the guided tour. - There are stringent rules in place (like reserving in advance, no mobiles, etc) and they possibly have been put in place to ensure that there are zero distractions and the people who attend are genuinely into what they intend to convey. - The tour starts and ends exactly on-time. We are not allowed to leave the tour midway. - Lighting is optimal to ensure minimal light damage to fabrics. - You get to see a meticulous collection, research on preservation of various kinds of clothes, paintings, art work and even temple structures preserved for over 200 years. Their metal sculptures date back to the Chola era. - Our guide Kamiliben who showed us the galleries had possibly lived her life watching the journey of textiles over years and I could see years of experience being narrated as stories throughout the tour. - You can see peacocks and other birds happily moving in their garden. Even though I didn't take a garden tour, I could experience nature at its best and all this could be possible mainly due the absence of shutterbugs. - Boiled peanuts and tea are served at the end of the tour.
इंतज़ार का समय
इंतज़ार नहीं करना पड़ता
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

Starting with the exterior the place has a heritage gate made of wood and on entrance one has to leave their bags or mobiles. I was guided by an old lady for the tour of around 2 1/2 hours which covered 40 rooms and two zones. The first zone was more of paintings and sculptures... Set up in a haveli well maintained and clean sitting among natural canopy and traditional architecture with magnificent things to look to the play of light and shadows on each sculpture was an apt choice and make one say WOW everytime we visit a room. The rich cultural heritage was sprawling from the ambience of the structure. The second zone was 200 mts from the first and it has a lot of textile related displays. The wow factors come in the way the things are displayed especially in the tent ⛺ room and moving from a small space we tend to go in a large room with proper ventilation and no one can feel hot in there. The way they have preserved each of the things is commendable and appreciation for them. The water bodies in the vicinity is a cherry on the top. And a pause points for both the zones. Water was served when first zone was completed and tea , peanuts at the end of the tour . I really loved the hospitality and warmth of the place....the nature and peacocks all over the place are just jaw dropping for the person visiting for the first time...Hoping to visit again as we tend to see more and different everytime.. the Sarabhai's have a good grip in keeping the place alive and making it a free tour for everyone in the first place.
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हफ़्ते के आखिर में (वीकेंड)
इंतज़ार का समय
इंतज़ार नहीं करना पड़ता
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

Great museum but you HAVE to book. !!!!! There is soo much in this museum but you will NOT get a chance to browse! ( Tour is about 3 hours ) You will be led from one room to another by a guide - who may be the curator as she is so knowledgeable and no one ever found out her name. Nearly all the 'textiles' are covered up with plastic and quite a lot of low lighting. No time to really read the descriptions and an army of people behind you turning off the lights and making sure you stay together. We didn't really know if the textiles had any value or not or if they were 'one-offs' or part of collection. Could any of the works displayed be bought now A lot of history is covered and vast majority of India is explored in textiles. The 'technical room' is even more interesting. (how material is weaved/ stitched or made) Again, a lot o see and you will be allowed to look at the displays but remember NO CAMERAS OR VIDEO ALLOWED AT ALL! So hope you have a good memory or good at making notes. I offered to make a donation but its a private collection none was accepted. The museum shop is basically a book shop of different styles of textiles - so nothing like textiles to buy or even silk prints or anything to buy - which is a shame as real crafts people in villages who are skilled at making this could get proceeds back to their collectives. Worth seeing if you like textiles and arts and crafts and have a spare morning free. Make sure you book! only 20 odd places per day.

"An Artist may visit a museum but only a pendant can live there". Calico Museum of textiles was renowned by the Sarabhai Foundation galleries and collections of sacred bronzes from southernmost India, Images and abodes of Indian deities, various manuscripts, sculptures and various kinds of ritual objects i.e Indian miniature paintings, the Chauk [Housed Royal tents, carpets[Kaleen], and ancient Maurya hereditary monologue of the great Ashoka, embroidered carvings and its techniques, Tibetian culture flag with prayers inscriptions as well as paintings, laughing Buddhas etc. The tour was divided into two parts, ours from 10:30 am [It is advised to reach earlier] to 12:30 pm followed by tea and some freshwater-soaked peanuts at the end of the tour. The tour was free of cost and it is also advised that online booking should be done 4 weeks before the time for the visit. The guide will explain most of the things contained in the museum throughout the tour. The Calico Museum of textiles was inspired by the pioneering art historian and philosopher Dr Ananda Coomaraswamy. After through 15th century when textile production and its trade centre got a boost a vision was to be made, therefore in 1949 this museum was founded by Gautam Sarabhai with the assistance of his sister Gira Sarabhai.
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हफ़्ते के आखिर में (वीकेंड)
इंतज़ार का समय
इंतज़ार नहीं करना पड़ता
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

Situated amidst spacious and well-managed gardens, the Calico Museum is one of the oldest textile museums in the country. Founded by a businessman, Gautam Sarabhai, and run by the Sarabhai Foundation, this museum has an exclusive collection of textiles and fabric designs. It also consists of artefacts, handicrafts and paintings brought from different parts of the country. The entire textile exhibition is spread across 12 rooms and is divided into two sections, one for royal and historic fabric and the other one has religious clothing. The historic section exhibits textiles used in costumes, carpets and other items in use by the rulers and courtiers in between 15th and 19th century. The religious collection there, has crafts related to rituals, religious clothes and temple decoration, among others. Miniature paintings, bronze objects and antique furniture are also on display in Calico Museum. Apart from being one of the prominent tourist places to visit in Ahmedabad near Sabarmati Ashram, this museum also attracts plenty of students and researchers. They visit the site not only to explore the history of textiles but also, appreciate and get into the details. The museum houses galleries giving information about various techniques and also, a library. Museum authorities organise workshops too, to help enthusiasts learn more about textiles, and in a better way.

"An Artist may visit a museum but only a pendant can live there". Calico Museum of textiles was renowned by the Sarabhai Foundation galleries and collections of sacred bronzes from southernmost India, Images and abodes of Indian deities, various manuscripts, sculptures and various kinds of ritual objects i.e Indian miniature paintings, the Chauk [Housed Royal tents, carpets[Kaleen], and ancient Maurya hereditary monologue of the great Ashoka, embroidered carvings and its techniques, Tibetian culture flag with prayers inscriptions as well as paintings, laughing Buddhas etc. The tour was divided into two parts, ours from 10:30 am [It is advised to reach earlier] to 12:30 pm followed by tea and some freshwater-soaked peanuts at the end of the tour. The tour was free of cost and it is also advised that online booking should be done 4 weeks before the time for the visit. The guide will explain most of the things contained in the museum throughout the tour. The Calico Museum of textiles was inspired by the pioneering art historian and philosopher Dr Ananda Coomaraswamy. After through 15th century when textile production and its trade centre got a boost a vision was to be made, therefore in 1949 this museum was founded by Gautam Sarabhai with the assistance of his sister Gira Sarabhai.

Let me begin by saying I've been several museums around India and abroad. Nowhere however I've experienced such an exclusive snobbery as I have here. It is impossible to get entry, we've tried calling the listed numbers across several days and different times and had no one pick up, no one of course bothered to call back They've listed a registration google form on their website following which they are supposed to get in touch with you. They never do. Don't know what they do with the information you've submitted either. When we never heard back and went their in person, the extremely rude security staff refused us entry, didn't allow to speak to management. Absolutely horrible behaviour! The only thing we can conclude is that the museum staff has put the registration details as nothing more than a farce, possibly only get access if you have some contacts within. They have no intention of providing a visitor friendly experience. Anyone visiting Ahmedabad with plans to visit here, please reconsider and go to other more 'accessible' museums.
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नहीं

The most beautiful and well maintained museum ever in Ahmedabad, The staff and guide are well trained and obey their duty very well , this museum has a wide collection of textile art, painting, sculpture and best part your guide explain it very well ,but above all keep in mind those points if you visit this place 1) before 1 week book your appointment online, without confirming the appointment mail there is no chance you can enter the museum 2) must reach at time , if you are late they don't allow you to enter 3) please keep a water bottle with you during the visit because the inside temperature is a little hot and no air conditioning, 4) you can't leave the tour in the middle so be mentally aware that you spend 2 hours in a museum 5) There are no parking facilities so you need to park your vehicle on the road with your risk But above all i suggest you , if you are a true art lover then you must need to visit the museum before you die.....
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कामकाजी दिन (वीकडे)
इंतज़ार का समय
10–30 मिनट तक
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

We booked a garden tour on the site, we have not received a confirmation email till the tour timing....the security was very rude with every one who is waiting in the gate ... Despite the waiting he treated very disrespectful way... After calling the admin office several time later we got our name registered but not received a mail... Still admin people informed the gate so the security kept quiet ..... Management should change the security person.... Our tour guide mr.santhosh is very humble & knowledgeable, he showed us around the haveli & explained everything about garden trees & history behind the plants... We had wonderful time checking around this beautiful and well maintained palace.... It's worth the time we waited & glad that we took the special garden tour.... We had a bad experience with security behaviour ..., he behaved very very rude way,
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कामकाजी दिन (वीकडे)
इंतज़ार का समय
एक घंटे से ज़्यादा
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

A painstaking effort and an excellent collection to narrate the history and highlight our culture through the years. The Haveli which houses the museum is a heritage building. There are cloth paintings and costumes too. The temple recreated with the restored pieces from an old temple that was being demolished also showcases skills our artisans. There are tents, carpets and furnishings on display. It's a must see for everyone. However, you need to plan 5 weeks before and apply for visitors pass on line. The moment you apply, you will receive an acknowledgement. But that is not a valid permission. Please make sure you receive a confirmation email that you are permitted to visit. Please call up and get the confirmation if need be. Otherwise you won't be allowed. Also make sure to be at the gate minimum 15 minutes before that is by 10.15 AM. Getting the permission seems to be the most difficult part of the visit.

Phones are not allowed inside. This place is a must visit. Its very aesthetic. The tour is if 2 hours and they also offer you tea and snacks. Other than the museum, the gardens Are very beautiful. The museum courtyard has a very huge tree with lilac flowers than spin and fall slowly and it is the prettiest thing that i have ever experienced. The museum has textiles from across India from different time periods and the guide explains in detail the story of that fabric. You have to book on their website and then send them an email regarding the same or else they won’t consider you for entry. Getting a booking is difficult since they accept only a few people every day and the timings are very strict.
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हफ़्ते के आखिर में (वीकेंड)
इंतज़ार का समय
इंतज़ार नहीं करना पड़ता
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

DO NOT GO THERE WITHOUT READING THE REVIEWS The visitor is required to fill a form which is available in the about section of the museum google map page. Once you submit the form with your date of visit. The museum is supposed to send you a confirmation email(because a guide would accompany the group and tell them all about it). Without the email you cannot enter inside. And mostly you dont get the confirmation email. I thought must be some glitch and reached only to find out that they wont let you enter inside. And there was another group there who as well didnt get the confirmation email. So, I wasnt the only one. Its been a month and I havent got that email yet.
किस दिन गए थे
कामकाजी दिन (वीकडे)
इंतज़ार का समय
इंतज़ार नहीं करना पड़ता
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
नहीं

The museum of textiles is home to some of the most antique and celebrated artworks in pichwai, miniature paintings from 500-2000 years ago, jain manuscripts, historic textile artworks of India collected by the Sarabhai Family in their own haveli which is now converted into this beautiful museums where art is preserved very carefully. Must visit by appointments through websites for art lovers. They do not allow on the spot entry, so book in advance and reach on time for the group tour. They do not allow bag or phones for photography inside the museum. The landscape and architecture of the haveli is a gem for architects and designers.
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हफ़्ते के आखिर में (वीकेंड)
इंतज़ार का समय
इंतज़ार नहीं करना पड़ता
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

Terribly rude security staff and outrageous service. We turned up and was told we couldn’t enter without a booking. After asking many times not a single person came to help/assist us. Even after making a booking there and then and calling around 7 different numbers, we received no response. After emailing the office to come to the door to speak with me, they even refused, I had to communicate with them via email even though they were on the other side of the door. Bearing in mind there were NO other customers present it wasn’t like they were fully booked. Who has the time to book 2 weeks in advance as a tourist, what a terrible impression to set. Will never return here.
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कामकाजी दिन (वीकडे)
इंतज़ार का समय
इंतज़ार नहीं करना पड़ता

Absolute must see when in Ahmedabad for anyone with an interest in textile, design or even culture in general. Beautifully exhibited pieces in great variety. If you wonder why there are no pictures of the galleries on Google, it is because a visitor is not allowed to carry a cellphone or camera into the space. You can deposit them at the gate where the guards will keep them safe. Also booking in advance is a must and one must be sure to be on time. There is no fee for the tour. There are a number of tours each day of the week. Textiles, costumes, bronzes and even the gardens are a worthy visit.
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हफ़्ते के आखिर में (वीकेंड)
इंतज़ार का समय
10–30 मिनट तक
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

I'm a hobby fashion designer who loves texting and different kinds of fabric. This museum is a treasure of fabric where we can see all kinds of block prints embroidery and pure gold threads viewing pure silk fabrics. They kept so may old raja maharajas cloth which they preserved. Main thing is if u want to visit the place you shd book previously in website or u shd send a mail, mail ID provided in website, other wise they will not allow inside. It's like a fabric tour. You should reach before 10.30Am, after that not allowed. A guied will take u to a tour by explaining all kinds of fabric embroidery and the time in which they used.

I'm a hobby fashion designer who loves texting and different kinds of fabric. This museum is a treasure of fabric where we can see all kinds of block prints embroidery and pure gold threads viewing pure silk fabrics. They kept so may old raja maharajas cloth which they preserved. Main thing is if u want to visit the place you shd book previously in website or u shd send a mail, mail ID provided in website, other wise they will not allow inside. It's like a fabric tour. You should reach before 10.30Am, after that not allowed. A guied will take u to a tour by explaining all kinds of fabric embroidery and the time in which they used.

The museum is amazing and worth to visit. Being a student of fashion or textile design one should definitely visit there and see the exquisite collection of ancient textiles and garments they have tried maintain over the years. I would personally prefer that book the visit early like before one or two weeks. Because it takes time to get confirmation mail in return and one more thing, Go to the museum only if you have got confirmation mail otherwise they'll not allow you to enter the museum.
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कामकाजी दिन (वीकडे)
इंतज़ार का समय
इंतज़ार नहीं करना पड़ता
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

Yesterday afternoon 2:30 to 4:40 time slot we 7 members visited the Calico textile Museum. We got permission just one day before but I was asking for the permission last one month. It's worth going and witnessed the textile heritage of our beautiful country. The guided tour was wonderful. Each peace is a master piece and kept very well. I'm mesmerized by the colors.They gave tea n boiled peanuts at the end of the tour. Must visit place in Ahmedabad. I wish only one piece they would allow as a memory.
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कामकाजी दिन (वीकडे)
इंतज़ार का समय
10 मिनट तक
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

This is a wonderful museum with amazing collection of paintings on material, embroidery , carvings and bronzes . The gardens look amazing although you do not seem to be allowed around them. It is sadly let down by the guide who is very strict and officious and not engaging. She clearly knows her stuff but doesn’t seem to have the skills to share this with the visitors in a helpful way. One of our group had visited 2 years ago and had the same experience with the same guide. It would really help the museum to get someone else guiding who is better able to explain the wonderful treasures it holds.

The museum seems interesting, however there was not possible to enter, as entry allowed by appointments only. Staff is very rude, the gate was shut in front of me and i was told to call a manager. I did so, but the manager dropped the phone in the middle of conversation, pointless. Beautiful premises, mentality behind. Unsuitable for foreign guests. As it is so private, unwelcoming and full of specific rules, It should be advertised locally only, instead publically on Google Maps, so nobody will decide to bother you in a different from your own way.
इंतज़ार का समय
एक घंटे से ज़्यादा

The Calico Museum plays a vital role in preserving and promoting India's rich textile heritage. By meticulously collecting, documenting, and conserving rare textiles, it ensures that future generations can appreciate and learn from the country's rich artistic legacy. Housed within the beautifully restored Sarabhai Foundation building, the museum itself is a work of art. The stunning architecture and serene surroundings create an ambiance that enhances the overall experience, making a visit to the museum an aesthetic delight.
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हां

Very disappointed, proud behaviour and attitude is pathetic by the manager and members of staff … I wrote a message to book a tour for my family, booked the visit online, got a confirmation, but on arrival, the staff told us that we had to make individual booking for each family members ! We have been refused the access to the museum. It is honestly shameful to treat tourists like this. I am still shocked by the way we have been “unwelcomed”.
इंतज़ार का समय
इंतज़ार नहीं करना पड़ता
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
पता नहीं

We came all the way from Bangalore only to be told that we had to reserve a tour two weeks in advance! They don't have any concessions for one time travelers or tourists. Doesn't make sense to call this a top attraction when there's so much of bureaucratic red tape to get through just to visit a museum. Better to list this as a special admission and 'by appointment only' tourist spot instead of a top attraction of Ahmedabad. Very disappointed with our experience.
किस दिन गए थे
कामकाजी दिन (वीकडे)

Apply for entry and get prior approval. Then only you will be allowed to go inside the premises. Otherwise you have to return with empty hands. Even if you cry infront of the security guard, he won't allow you to peep inside. You have to be lucky enough to get reply of your mail(booking), phone calls. Don't know based on what speciality, the place is listed in "Must visit places in Ahmedabad". Be on time, ok like you used to go for school, exams, otherwise no entry if you cross the time 10.30 am.

Important to know: to get access to the museum you have to send a request by email in advance (preferably a few weeks in advance) and then receive a confirmation if there are places available. The security at the gate was unfortunately unfriendly. The museum grounds are very beautiful. The park is very impressive. The tour was a bit long.
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हफ़्ते के आखिर में (वीकेंड)
इंतज़ार का समय
इंतज़ार नहीं करना पड़ता
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

You won’t really get a feel of what decorative textiles are to Ahmedabad until you visit this phenomenal museum. Textiles are to Ahmedabad what painting is to Florence. I toured this vast museum almost alone since I visited right at closing time. Be prepared to be overwhelmed by the richness and beauty of the exhibits.
किस दिन गए थे
कामकाजी दिन (वीकडे)
इंतज़ार का समय
इंतज़ार नहीं करना पड़ता
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

If you only have time to cover one attraction in Ahmedabad, this museum should be it (over and above Gandhi's Ashram). It is a private museum and no fee is charged for a comprehensive guided tour by a knowledgeable in-house guide and a very close-up viewing of a magnificent collection (not just religious textiles and costumes, but also other artworks). Totally worth the time. Be sure to book ahead as there is a tour quota each day.

Awesome museum... Complete guided tour pet for that you need to have a booking with the number given and then there are two timings when you can actually go for the tour morning time is the 10:30 to 12:30 and the evening time from 3 to 5 but for that you have to reach there by 2:45. One cannot carry any belongings need to leave each and everything outside the Museum only in your car on your photo no cloth rooms are also believe

I did not got chance to visit museum as I was carrying my 2 year old daughter and they have strict policy as kids below 10 years are not allowed to view the muesum. Also yo need to do bookings 15 days in advance online on their webiste before visit. So I could barely give any ratings but to avoid people from the mistakes I did. I will surely update my ratings and review in my next visit
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हां

Absolutely badly managed place. Staff here is very rude. No courtesy. Please do not waste time by visiting here. Not worth. Online they say museum is open however when you visit, they put a board that the museum is closed. They do not even think of time wasted by visitors by seeing online timings. Moreover staff there are like goons.
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कामकाजी दिन (वीकडे)
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
नहीं

It says on Google they are open until 4:30. This is NOT TRUE. They are actually only open until 1 pm and ONLY for guided tours , which you have to book 4 weeks in advance!!! We came today 1 hour from our hotel to go to the museum only to be TURNED AWAY!!!! Make sure you call them in advance!
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कामकाजी दिन (वीकडे)
इंतज़ार का समय
एक घंटे से ज़्यादा
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

Couldn't get entry into this place as it's by appointment only & we missed as we weren't aware. A limited number of entries are allowed every day & you need to pre-book. So pls go prepared lest you be disappointed; going by the crowd outside we were not the only ones disappointed in not succeeding in getting an entry.
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हफ़्ते के आखिर में (वीकेंड)
ऐडवांस बुकिंग कर लें
हां

This place is one of the most wonderful spots in all of India. Everything from the building, grounds and the content has been carefully considered. The only negative is that you are not permitted to take pictures. We where told that we could purchase books about the museum at the end of the tour but none of the books they have in the store truly take the buildings and grounds into consideration.

The reviews are right. Bookings are required and they don’t respond to email or phone and then send you away at the door. What a complete disgrace for a UN heritage city like Ahmedabad to treat tourists like that - obviously not interested to show India in a good light.
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कामकाजी दिन (वीकडे)
इंतज़ार का समय
एक घंटे से ज़्यादा
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While the museum was good, the behaviour of the security was rude. We had already registered and our names were on their list but the museum did not send a confirmation email till much later. His treatment of the visitors was very poor. I ask the authorities to replace your security guard with a decent person.
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Free museum, all you need to do is reserve beforehand by email. Info on how to do that is on the website and explained clearly. We only had time for the afternoon tour, which shows an amazing textiles collection, really something else. In hindsight, I would definitely have scheduled in time for the morning tour during our stay in Ahmedabad.
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Awful experience. Came all the way to visit this museum. Had an email confirming the tours. Reached the museum only to be told it was sent by mistake and the museum is closed due to public holiday. Pathetic reservation system for a place that prides itself on making textile art accessible and free.
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Must place for people who are interested in textile history of India. Textile art from all over the India is showcased here. A proper guiding is give by the Calico guide. No entry fee. They only take 20 people per day. Need to book an appointment before visiting there. No phones and camera allowed in. Also provides snacks at the end tour.

It is a nice place. You can see the gifts presented to Sardar shree. You can see their used things. You can experience Sardar's life by watching a 30 minute movie about his life. You can see different phases of his life.
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An experience like no other. A beautiful space, amazing collection and an even better curation of artifacts. Without giving away much, I highly recommend going there AT LEAST once. Also, it's more than just textiles.
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हफ़्ते के आखिर में (वीकेंड)
इंतज़ार का समय
10 मिनट तक
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Extremely rude behaviour from people at gate. Small entry not big enough for tall people. Don’t go here its a private property not a public art place as such thank you
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This is one of the best museum of ahmedabad. A large collection of all kinds of textiles and art are kept here. One can see the museum only during the guided tour provided by museum itself. Tour is free but Prior bookings needed. The tour usually starts around 10-10:30 and finishes at 1

A must visit place in Ahmedabad, was stunned to see the rich heritage culture of our country, our tour conductor Ms.Kumudini too...explained with passion. :)
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You need to book your appointment in advance. The place has an incredible collection of wood, bronze, and Textile crafts of India. They do not allow any kind of photography in the premises.
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If you guys are saree, lover or you guys have much interest in antique textiles stuffs, then i bet you guys this museum the calico museum of textiles is a Masterpiece of any museum.
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The place is just too beautiful! The building, the landscape, too good. Very large in area and so much to explore. Also, there are peacocks inside the museum area. Free roam inside the museum was not allowed, it was a guided tour. So, this is the only small flaw here.

Very nice place.. very good collection of artifacts and textile.. must visit. You have to book it in advance. Children below 10 not allowed
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Great place to visit! It's Amazing textile Collection with Experienced Guide.. We hope such properties could be protect longtime for generations.
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No payment required. Email and get the confirmation. Then you get the time slot. Very nicely maintained textile museum. Photography not allowed.
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Situated amidst spacious and well-managed gardens, the Calico Museum is one of the oldest textile museums in the country. Founded by a businessman, Gautam Sarabhai, and run by the Sarabhai Foundation, this museum has an exclusive collection … ज़्यादा

It was a great experience..✨ As a parents I will suggest that every one should take their child to the museum to make them able to explore our rich heritage... It is full of nature and culture... The staff was really friendly and polite... … ज़्यादा

Free museum, all you need to do is reserve beforehand by email. Info on how to do that is on the website and explained clearly.
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The museum is a lovely place, with an excellent collection. It is also free, although reservations are required. But the hyper-controlled tour leaves a lot to be desired. You are rushed through, focusing only on those items and stories the … ज़्यादा

If you love history this place should not miss. This was one of the most amazing places in Ahmedabad I have visited. Now i cannot think of missing it. This is one of the finest textile museums in India. The Sarabhai Foundation really took … ज़्यादा

Had heard a lot about this place, but it has very visitor unfriendly entry policies. We tried booking a few days in advance as well, but did not receive any reply. The phones remain unanswered. The guard is extremely unhelpful and refuses … ज़्यादा

This location is one of the most beautiful place. Everything has been meticulously examined, including the structure, grounds, and content. This is a fantastic museum with an incredible collection of paintings, embroidery, sculptures, and bronzes.

Mind boggling place. A must visit. Best ever museum that I have ever visited. World class standard. Maintained very well.
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Total time waster, not welcoming for foreign or national guest from other part of India. If you want to know about bureaucracy in Tourism, please visit this place. If you cannot accommodate tourists please make it a government office.

A must visit. The best private museum I have ever been to, showcasing Indian handloom craft, fabric, weaves, embroidery. Actually in a way we should be thankful to them for preserving it for humanity. The experience is beyond words.

I’ve never been to a textile museum before, and I found it fascinating. You must make Ann appointment online before visiting.
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इंतज़ार का समय
10 मिनट तक
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The museum is amazing and worth to visit. Being a student of fashion or textile design one should definitely visit there and see the exquisite collection of ancient textiles and garments they have tried maintain over the years.

A unique collection, zealously maintained and guarded, displayed in a very different ambiance and in a stunning heritage premises. The walk-through with a guide to provide background snippets for some of the … ज़्यादा

One of the worst place in India. You will have to visit by 10.10 am. Though the open time is 10.30am. They say it's free ticket, but no where on site mentioned for sending emails or prior bookings. 0% suggested place.

Huge and expensive collections will wonder you. Mobile or any electrical grazed are not allowed
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The best museum experience I had. How museums are supposed to be. Huge respect to the people running this, their passion towards textiles is clearly visible. I hope this continues to be the one in a kind museum.

It's a must-visit for someone interested in art and history. The best thing is that you get to see the clothing and fashion of royalty and different communities from Gujarat and beyond under the same roof.

Actually the museum is for foreigners who don't know about Indian culture and God.
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It is full of nature and culture... The staff was really friendly and polite... It's collection was also beautiful.... One should definitely visit it if they are interested into art and culture..

A beautiful space, amazing collection and an even better curation of artifacts
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इंतज़ार का समय
10–30 मिनट तक
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This is a wonderful museum with amazing collection of paintings on material, embroidery , carvings and bronzes . The gardens look amazing although you do not seem to be allowed around them.

The museum is amazing and worth to visit. Being a student of fashion or textile design one should definitely visit there and see the exquisite collection of ancient textiles and garments

It is genuinely like taking a trip back in time. And the your guide is very passionate and professional. Would definitely recommend anyone visiting Ahmedabad to give it their time.

Must visit museum for every craft and textile enthusiast. The guided tour is mind-blowing! Do not forget to pre-book a tour from their website as entry without one is not allowed.

One of the oldest museums in Ahmedabad it aae inspires tourists with its vast collection of rare textiles, fabrics and artefacts from all over the country. Timing: 10:30 am to 1pm

The place is just too beautiful! The building, the landscape, too good. Very large in area and so much to explore. Also, there are peacocks inside the museum area...

It was a marvellous visit. Very well managed, rich in cultural and traditional items. One must invest time for such outstanding knowledge on Indian rich heritage!!!

Very well preserved private textile museum. For the experience of Indian textiles from different era, a must visit place is Calico Museum of Textiles.

This place has played a very important role to describe Indian textile histry and it's importance to Indian culture. Everyone should visit the place.

One of the best museum for textile and arts. Heaven for textile lovers . But entery only on prior appointment! 10 am to 1 pm only Wednesday closed.

It's not open. We returned as the guard gave us list of prerequisites to do before visiting. Better don't waste time. Don't visit here. ज़्यादा

They are not responding if you booked the ticket but don't recieve mail of confirmation.
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The Calico museum has to be visited post taking online slots. So pls check the website before visiting

Prior booking and confirmation by email is a must for the visit.
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Very good polite staff guide and full of knowledge of textiles historic things display here.

Wonderful place to visit but guards out needs to drink less tea and train hard.

It’s inside a prestigious gated community and you need a booking

Could not visit. Need to book a week in Advance. Strange rule.

Need to booking two weeks in advance!!