Ahmedabad, Gujarat · museum
At a glance: The Calico Museum of Textiles, managed by the Sarabhai Foundation, offers guided encounters with Indian textile history in Shahibaug. Its Haveli and Chauk galleries have different collections, so choose the tour that matches your interests before reserving.
Listed vegetarian options. Shown distances are approximate straight-line distances; road routes may be longer.
Gujarati snacks and à la carte meals in House of MG’s ground-floor courtyard café.
Patra — 200 g · ₹287
Est. for two ₹694 · Hygiene not assessed
3.2 km away (straight line)
Chana masala, tandoori paneer and Indian breads behind Navrangpura Bus Stand.
Chana Masala — 350 g · ₹519
Est. for two ₹1,296 · Hygiene not assessed
3.2 km away (straight line)
Since 1845
Mohanthal, kaju katri and saffron bundi ladu at Kandoi’s Manek Chowk main shop.
Kesar Mohanthal — 250 g · ₹235
Est. for two ₹235 · Hygiene not assessed
3.4 km away (straight line)
The Calico Museum of Textiles, managed by the Sarabhai Foundation, offers guided encounters with Indian textile history in Shahibaug. Its Haveli and Chauk galleries have different collections, so choose the tour that matches your interests before reserving.
The morning route combines textile techniques with miniature paintings, South Indian bronzes and Jain art. Weaving, dyeing, embroidery and block printing provide useful ways to look closely: compare how a pattern is made with how a finished piece is used.
The afternoon galleries concentrate on textiles for regional courts, export fabrics, costumes, embroideries and tie-dyed cloth. Look for changes in scale, purpose and surface detail. These displays offer a material perspective on clothing and exchange, rather than a shopping experience.
Register online and wait for confirmation. The museum opens registrations 90 days ahead and limits each tour to 20 visitors. Book only the session you can attend; contact the museum promptly if your date changes.
Haveli tours run 10:30 AM–12:30 PM and Chauk tours 2:30–4:30 PM, Tuesday to Sunday, excluding public holidays. Report during the stated fifteen-minute entry window before the start. Late entry and leaving midway are restricted.
Low lighting protects sensitive textiles and dyes; allow your eyes time to adjust. Follow the supervised route and keep attention on the objects rather than handling them. The museum visit depends on preserving fragile materials for future visitors.
Children below ten are not admitted on tours; those aged ten to fifteen need an accompanying adult. The operator currently cannot provide wheelchair access because galleries span different levels, surfaces and passage dimensions. Review these restrictions before booking.
Use The Retreat, opposite Shahibaug Underbridge, Ahmedabad 380004. Admission to the gallery tours is free, with registration still essential. Allow the full two-hour session; the two tours belong to one museum and should be planned as separate bookings.
Visiting Hours
Entry Fee: Free guided gallery admission; advance online registration and confirmation required.
Verified: October 2026
Address
The Retreat, opposite Shahibaug Underbridge, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380004
How to Reach: Use The Retreat, opposite Shahibaug Underbridge, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad 380004. Navigate to the verified venue marker and confirm the entrance or reporting point for your visit.
Yes. Register online, wait for confirmation and attend the booked session; only 20 places are available per tour.
No. Haveli is the morning route; Chauk is the afternoon route, with different collections.
Children below ten are not admitted. Visitors aged ten to fifteen must be accompanied by an adult.
The operator currently says wheelchair access is unavailable because of the galleries’ levels and surfaces.
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