Kutch Museum

Kutch Museum is located in Bhuj, Kutch (Kachchh) district of Gujarat, India. It is the oldest museum of Gujarat which was founded in 1877. It is located opposite Hamirsar Lake. The museum was earlier known as Fergusson Museum.

Very nice 🙂 museum 🖼.... A very good collection of old items is kept...

અહી museme માં photography & videography મનાઇ છે... Photography & videography is prohibited here in the museme... If someone has done photography, they can do it by paying money...

It was founded by Maharao Khengarji in the year 1877. The museum consists of the region’s delightful diversity in craft and local living with inscriptions of Kshatrapa back to the one A.D. along with coines [Kori- A kutch local currency] as well as scripts [Having gujarati alphabets]. Other than that, there's an anthropological section, archaeological section, textiles section, weapons section, music instruments section, shipping section, and stuffed animals section. More particularly, there's a section devoted to the tribal community where one can see ancient artifacts, folk arts, and crafts and information about tribal people, who are a major part of Kutch's history and culture.
Visiting Hours for tourists: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Closed on Wednesday and Public Holidays. Having ticket charges of Rs 5/- . Parking is somewhat difficult to get in nearby areas.

ABOUT:

* Oldest museum in Gujarat, having been established in 1877.
* It is home to a variety of artifacts from the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries, such as stones, coins, and utensils.
* If you are interested in learning about the history of the area, it is recommended to visit the museum.

CHARGES:

* However, the cost of admission is 5 rupees per person.
* 100 rupees for taking pictures with a mobile phone.
* I’m not sure about the charges of DSLR/GOPRO whether it’s same or different.

The place is nice to view in short time like If you have 1 or 2 hours extra so you can visit the place for more info about the locals and culture. The ticket price is too cheap like for adults it 5rs and for students it's 2 rs only its a best side scene if you are staying in bhuj. There are many handcraft arts and old cultural things giving 5 star for its cleanness.

Fantastic place to learn about the rich and varied history of Rann of Kutch.

The entire place is superbly curated and maintained.

The staff is warm, kind and courteous.

We loved our history lessons here filled with artefacts from the years gone by.a must visit place for every history lover.

100% recommended.

Hudge collection of archiological, handycraft, Rocks mineral, locality of kutch, ornaments of kutch

The Kutch Museum, also known as the Kachchh Museum, is the oldest museum in Gujarat, India. It is located in the city of Bhuj and was established in 1877. The museum houses a rich collection of artifacts, textiles, manuscripts, and archaeological exhibits related to the history, culture, and heritage of the Kutch region. Visitors to the museum can explore displays showcasing traditional arts and crafts, as well as artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization and relics from the royal families of Kutch. The Kutch Museum is a must-visit destination for those interested in the cultural and historical heritage of the region.

A lot of new things I came to know here. Like there are many numbers to wear turban. Every thing is maintained well. Assistant help is there. But there is no guide here. So if guide is available I could have understood more. Wonderful experience. Must visit. Market place is just 15 minutes away. So

Great place to know more about history.
There is coin collection, handicraft, stone carving, and many more ancient things.
I visited this place on 31 march 2023. Entry fee 5/- per person. But if you want to take photographs with your phone you have to pay 100/-.

The Bhuj Museum is located on a bank side of Hamisar Lake. It has well preserved collection of Kutchhi Boutic & Bandhej Art work, the collection of Kutch Princely State coins, few Armories Gun & Swods are placed in showcases.
The museum has decoreted some showcases displaying different-different local communities of Kutch in their stylish clothing with their decorative shelters made from mud, grass, wood logs, etc.
The museum has also displayed many photographs of Earthquakes occured on 26-01-2001 and past history of earthquakes occured in Kutch in last Five Centuries.
The entry fee is Rs.5/- for Indian Residents. One can see this museum in a spell of one OR two hours.

It's two storey Museum. Good collection of old coins,clothes and stone carving idols and art work. Must visit spend time. It's take a 2-3 Hour to see all the things in detail. Wel Maintain. Ticket charge ₹5 for indian citizen and camera charge is ₹100.

This meusum is just beside swaminarayan temple. This represents the history and culture of kuttcch and some historical events. If u came for swaminarayan temple than u should go for this also. Such an interesting place.

It's a 2-storey building without a lift. It was part of the adjacent school in the ancient times, which was converted into a museum later on.
Charges: ₹5 for Indians; ₹50 for international visitors; ₹25 per camera. Takes about 1.5-2 hours for the whole self-guided tour.
First floor:
Remains from the Jurassic era, stone writings from ancient times (before paper was invented), obituaries of nobles and some superbly carved figures. Also figurines of local tribes are displayed that can be seen around Bhuj and Kutch.
Second floor:
Beautiful Bandhani clothes ranging from purses to large coats and sarees, small interesting beautifully artifacts like hairpins and vessels, some old coins and also old weapons used by the kings in ancient times.
Overall a great experience of the ancient history of the region with perfectly labelled self explanatory displays.

Very historical place in bhuj. Intersting history of maharaja of Bhuj. The place is located near hamursar talav. Very informative collection of old item of maharaja and currency, clothes any many more. About the musium kutchh state history. I like this place.

The Kutch Museum in Bhuj, Gujarat, is an excellent place to explore the history of the Kachchh district. It is the oldest museum in Gujarat and provides comprehensive insights into the rich cultural heritage and history of the region.

History of Kachchh: The museum showcases artifacts, manuscripts, and displays that depict the history of the Kachchh district, including its rulers, architecture, and various communities that have lived there.

Indian Valley Civilization: You can find exhibits related to the remnants of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization discovered in the Kachchh region, including artifacts and findings from archaeological excavations.

Rock Inscriptions: The museum might have information or displays about rock inscriptions found in the region, detailing their significance and historical context.

Cultural Diversity: Displays might include different cultural attires, traditional wear, jewelry, and weaponry used by various communities residing in Kachchh, showcasing the diversity of the region's cultures.

Nice collection of ancient heritage

I wasn’t able to go inside the museum building because of afternoon closure, but the building, originally built by a British man to serve as a school, is in great condition on the outside.

The museum grounds have a few ancient sculptures as well as some old cannons/guns that were either used in battle or then were created for display purposes.

The details on the carvings/status displayed are noteworthy. Some of the tablets even have inscriptions in Hebrew.

Oldest museum, just 5 rs. Entry ticket, photography not allowed, takes just 20-30 minutes to cover the place, yet a place to visit for school students.

The artifacts and the cultural heritage displayed in the museum is very fascinating. A person fond of history is surely gonna love this place.

Its a well-known place . And one must visits once if you r visiting bhuj to know the history of kutch.