Museums in Rajkot

There are many museums present in Gujarat in India. Rajkot is one of the places in Gujarat which has many museums and the museums in Rajkot are note worthy and attract tourists with their rich collection. The museums in Rajkot are under the government administration. The state of Gujarat has set special department to take care of the museums and popularize the museums. The subjects present in the museum are categorized on the basis of art, science and archaeology. All the museums of Rajkot are under the administration of the administrative unit which runs from the Museum and picture Gallery, Baroda. The museums in Rajkot are some of the most popular Tourist attraction in Rajkot and should be visited by tourists while on their Tours to Rajkot in Gujarat in India.

The museums of Rajkot in Gujarat in India stands as silent educators and welcome people who want to share their rare treasures. The collections of the museums at Rajkot in Gujarat in India are rich in value and are well organized. The collections of the museum are also used by the research scholars and students of India and abroad. The museums of Rajkot are a good way to get an introduction about the rich cultural heritage of Saurashtra.

Some famous museums of Rajkot are the Watson Museum in Rajkot. The Watson Museum is situated in the Jubilee Gardens. The Watson Museum was established in 1888 and stands as a commemoration. Colonel James Watson was the political agent of Saurashtra from 1886-89. At the side of the entrance of the Watson Museum stand two statues of majestic lions. A part of the Watson museum in Rajkot is now being used as a library. The Watson Museum has an excellent collection of traditional and archaeological items.

The exhibits put up in the Watson Museum of Rajkot comprises copies of artifacts from Mohenjodaro, temple statues, natural history exhibits, 13th-century carvings, local tribal costumes etc. a major attraction of the Watson Museum is the huge marble statue of Queen Victoria seated on the throne.

Another important museum of Rajkot in Gujarat in India is the Rotary Dolls’ Museum. This museum is important and attracts tourist because of its own specialty and unique identity. This is the only museum in whole of India which houses more than 1500 dolls collected from hundred countries all over.

Rajkot is situated in the Saurashtra region in Gujarat. Rajkot can be easily reached by trains and buses from different parts of Gujarat and India. There are also flights available for tourist who wants to go on a Tour to Rajkot by flight. While on a tour to Rajkot, one must visit the museums in Rajkot as they stand among the Major Tourist Attraction of Rajkot.