Shreyas Folk Museum

One of the enlightening and educational museums in Ahmedabad, Shreyas Folk Museum is dedicated to teaching the visitors about the colorful and traditional folk arts of Gujarat. The museum has on display textiles, clothing, decorative collectibles, puppets, dance costumes, weapons, masks, toys, etc., which exudes the antique appeal of the historical era.

About the Museum

The museum was established to acknowledge the spirit and the hard work of the women who have done a lot for the enhancement of the handicrafts in Gujarat with their incredible and impressive imagination. Privately owned by Shreyas Foundation, Shreyas Folk Museum was formed on the doctrines of Gandhian and Tagorian philosophies. The museum houses a range of assortments that oozes a vintage appeal such as weapons, coins, animal caparison, musical fountains, masks, and toys. The display also has many fold arts from various Gujarati communities like Charan, Kanbi, Bhansali, Koli, Vania, Miana, Meman, Brahmin, Vania, and several others. The museum premises has four different sections namely – Lokayatan Folk Museum, Kalpana Mangaldas Balayatan Museum, Kathani, and Shreyas Sangeet Vadyakhand.

• Lokayanta Folk Museum – The museum was established in the year 1977 and displays items such as colorful embroidery, woodcarving, beadwork, leatherwork, and metalwork which were created by distinct communities. This section of the museum is specifically dedicated to promoting the rich culture and traditional legacy of Gujarat.
• Kalpana Mangaldas Balayatan Museum – This museum showcases the craft items of 54 states and cities of India and other countries. The highlight here is the elephant skeleton of 3.19m in height. There is also an art gallery that showcases different festivals of Gujarat through photos that were taken during the celebration.
• Shreyas Sangeeta Vadyakhand – This section is dedicated to music and showcases musical instruments, bow percussion, and wind musical instruments. Textiles, folk arts, and decorative collectibles are some of the things you can find here that throws light on the traditional and rustic essence of Gujarat.

If you wish to attend some recreational activities, you can go for workshops that are held on a frequent basis or head to the science center in the museum.