Calico Museum of Textiles Tourism
Type of destination: Museum
Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours
Closed in: Mondays and Sundays, certain public holidays
The Calico Museum of Textiles, situated in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India, is a premier institution celebrating the rich and extensive history of Indian textiles. Established in 1949 by the industrialist Gautam Sarabhai and his sister Gira Sarabhai, the museum is housed in the elegant and historic Sarabhai House in Shahibaug. It features a vast collection that spans over five centuries and showcases everything from exquisite fabrics, rugs, and carpets to costumes, textiles, and textile-related artifacts. The museum is an invaluable resource for historians, designers, and artists and serves to educate the public about the craft of textile production, which has been a significant aspect of Indian culture and economy. The displays are meticulously curated to illustrate various techniques such as weaving, dyeing, printing, and embroidery, as well as the use of different materials such as silk, cotton, and wool. Its setting amidst a well-maintained garden adds to the serene and scholarly ambiance that surrounds this place of preservation and learning.
Opening and Closing time of Calico Museum of Textiles
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Thursday |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Friday |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Saturday |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for Calico Museum of Textiles
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Tips when you are visiting to Calico Museum of Textiles
Entry to the museum is restricted to a limited number of visitors per day and prior permission or booking is required.
Photography is not allowed inside the museum. Keep your cameras and phones away during the tour.
Wear comfortable shoes as there is a considerable amount of walking involved during the tour.
Stay close to the guide to get detailed information about the exhibits.
Top 5 Reviews on Calico Museum of Textiles
Textilelouise
Wrote on 18th Jul, 2023
My Review
I loved the textile collections The quality of work is superb
The collection is displayed very well I am very grateful the private collection is available to be viewed by the public
My negative commen..
AIWIW
Wrote on 9th Mar, 2023
The place is great as a museum very rude staff
Very rude front staff. We had to literally fight to get in even with reservations.. Staff needs to be trained to show basic courtesy to visitors. They were extremely rude and even the manager didnt ha..
Anuradha777
Wrote on 12th Jan, 2023
Terrible experience
In the website prior booking is mentioned for group tours. Without a proper information, we, a family of 3 visited this place with a great expectation, being a great lover of textiles, but came back i..
radames
Wrote on 6th Jan, 2023
Beautiful exhibits, tour design and experience needs a change
This is no doubt an extraordinary private collection, but a different pathway is needed for guiding visitors. Rather than rushing a large group through a huge number of exhibits with minimal informa..
MollyBWimmer
Wrote on 5th Nov, 2022
Presentation Challenges
Unfortunately the museum experience is hindered by the guide’s regimented tone. The collection is undoubtedly fantastic, but the fast pace and impersonal presentation made truly appreciating it diff..
