The Baroda Museum, Vadodara

The Baroda Museum, Vadodara The Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery, a treasure of Collections and one of the finest Museum. They were designed by two English architects, R.F. Mant.

The Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery located at Sayaji Baug was founded by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. The H.H.Sayajirao III (1863-1939 AD) keen lover of peace and prosperity based on education and industry in his words "Education was the only leaver by which our country and our people could be moved from the inertia of ages that had weighed them down." To fulfil this idea, the development wo

rk of library services, Kalabhavan, Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, The Oriental Institute and The Baroda Museum, begins. The Baroda Museum and the Picture Gallery, are two separate two-storied buildings built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Chisholm the then Consulting State Architect and Major R.N. The general outline of the museum building is in conformity with the traditional local Maratha architecture of wooden framework filled with brick walls. But the ground floor has the pure European style, including a cornice decorated with a plaster copy of a Parthenon frieze. The south porch rising on a vast flight of steps is decorated with early and later Mughal forms. The pure gallery building is somewhat smaller and designed in a simple European brick style, but it has Indian columns and open pavilions on the roof. The two building are connected by a covered bridge passage. The total floor area of both the buildings is about 40,000 sq. The foundation stone of the museum building was laid in 1887 and the building was completed in 1894. The construction of the picture gallery building started in 1908 and was completed in 1914.

24/12/2025
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the power of hope. Homes glow with diyas, f...
11/12/2025

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the power of hope. Homes glow with diyas, families come together communities share joy with sweets and blessings.

Recognising its universal message of peace and harmony, UNESCO has included Diwali in its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This honour celebrates the festival’s timeless traditions and its ability to unite people across cultures. 🪔✨

The Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery, Vadodara Celebrated this historical occasion by lighting 1000 diyas, colourful rangoli and heartfelt prayers reflect the beauty of Diwali’s centuries-old traditions. It is a festival that inspires renewal togetherness and gratitude.

With its inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Diwali is now globally acknowledged as a treasured cultural practice—shining India’s rich heritage across the world.


Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery wishes you all a Happy and Blessed Janmashtami!May the divine blessings of Lord Krishna ...
16/08/2025

Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery wishes you all a Happy and Blessed Janmashtami!

May the divine blessings of Lord Krishna bring joy and peace.

Jai Shri Krishna!

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05/04/2025

The Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery will be closed to the public on 06/04/2025 on the occasion of Ram Navmi

The Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery  hosted the Second Hermann Goetz Memorial lecture delivered by Dr. Gauri Parimoo Kri...
22/02/2025

The Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery hosted the Second Hermann Goetz Memorial lecture delivered by Dr. Gauri Parimoo Krishnan at the Auditorium , on 21 st February 2025, Friday.

The enlightening session explored Gujarat’s rich textile traditions,Patola,. The speaker highlighted how 700 years ago these exquisite weaves were prized by Indonesian royalty reaching them through trade routes across East and South east Asia. The speaker shared insights of Khambhat’s or Gulf of Cambay textiles trade of cotton silk garments which are preserved at Singapore Museum.
A fascinating journey of culture and craftsmanship.

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The prestigious second Hermann Goetz memorial lecture will be delivered by Dr. Gauri Parimoo Krishnan on “Gujarati trade...
19/02/2025

The prestigious second Hermann Goetz memorial lecture will be delivered by Dr. Gauri Parimoo Krishnan on “Gujarati trade textiles to South east Asia: An art historical and aesthetic conundrum “.
On 21st February 2025, Friday at 11:30 am
Auditorium: Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery.

The Baroda Museum extends a warm invitation to all to grace the event and join the lecture.

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Directorate of Archaeology & Museums , Government of Gujarat and Museums Association of India successfully hosted the Al...
07/12/2024

Directorate of Archaeology & Museums , Government of Gujarat and Museums Association of India successfully hosted the All India Annual Mus Conference at the esteemed Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery.

Dr. Pankaj Sharma, Director of Archaeology & Museums Government of Gujarat, took the initiative and under his guidance, the conference was successful and ended with resounding appreciation.

The event was further enriched by the presence of our dedicated department staff, Curators, Assistant Curators, Superintending’s Archaeologists and the tireless hard work and commitment of the conference committee.

The graceful event was held in the historic city of Vadodara which added a unique charm and a vibrant cultural backdrop enhancing the sign of the gathering.

Long Live Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery, Kamatibaug, Vadodara

The Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Gujarat and Museum of Association of India ( MAI) hosted the All...
05/12/2024

The Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Gujarat and Museum of Association of India ( MAI) hosted the All India Annual Museums Conference at the Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery, Vadodara. The event was inaugurated by Shri Balu Shukla, Chief Whip, Gujarat State Legislative Assembly, in the esteemed presence of a galaxy of scholars, art historians and museum professionals.

Hosting such a prestigious conference in the historic city of Vadodara was a true honour.

Address

856Q+RF8, University Road, Dak Bunglaw, Sayajiganj
Vadodara
390018

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+912652793801

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