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Excursion
Museums
[ The Kuchh Museum | Lady Wilson
Museum | Vintage Car Collection ]
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Kuchh Museum
The Kutch Museum, formerly known as the Fergusson museum, was founded
by Maharao Khengarji III in 1877 AD. It is the oldest museum in
Gujarat constructed in the Italian style. The museum is located
in picturesque surroundings on the bank of Hamisar Lake. The museum
has been a center of attraction for scholars due to its large collection
of Kshatrapa inscriptions, various archeological objects, and fine
collection of arms and specimens of various crafts of the Kutch
region.
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Lady Wilson Museum
Lady Wilson Museum and Jubilee Hall are examples of early 20th century
architecture. The museum section has a fine collection of Indian,
western and tribal musical instruments and miniature paintings of
Pahari style depicting various musical compositions- Indian classical
ragas.
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Vintage Car Collection
The rulers of Wadhvan were great automobile enthusiastic and their
passions for cars is reflected in their collection of Vintage, Classic
and sports cars and a well-stoked library of automobile books. Raj
Mahal is being converted into a heritage hotel, with about 10 rooms
and will be operational soon.
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General Information on Museums in Gujarat - India
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