Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum Tourism

Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum, located in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, and artifacts of Indian culture. The museum was established by Muni Shri Punyavijayji and Sheth Kasturbhai Lalbhai, and is named after them. With a focus on collection, preservation, and interpretation of Indian art, it houses a remarkable collection of Jain scriptures, painting, drawings, sculptures, woodworks, and bronzes among other art forms. Its library is a vast reservoir of about 75,000 printed books and over 45,000 manuscripts, including some paleographic and pictographic specimens. The museum spreads over an attractive villa and its tranquil surroundings in the university area are an invitation for scholars, art lovers, and tourists. The collection also includes important international art pieces, which offer a glimpse into the cross-cultural connections of historical India.