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Located at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

Established in 1977 under the Department of History and Culture, the Bhartiya Sanskruti Sangrahalay is an educational museum dedicated to preserving and presenting India’s cultural and civilizational heritage. Designed as a hands-on learning space, the museum allows students and visitors to engage with history through original artefacts, models, documents, and photographs—transforming textbook knowledge into a tangible experience of India’s diverse past.

Key Exhibits & Highlights

• Origins of life and human civilization in relation to Earth’s history
• Chronological timeline of Indian history from the Stone Age to modern times
• Milestones of civilization such as the invention of writing, iron smelting, and industrial growth
• Spiritual and cultural traditions, including teachings of Mahavir, Buddha, and other thinkers
• Political and imperial histories including the Mauryan Empire, Mughals, and British rule
• Rare photographs, documents, and artefacts from India’s freedom movement and national awakening

Inaugurated on October 2, 2024, the Jamnalal Bajaj Art Gallery is dedicated to honoring the life, values, and inspirational legacy of Jamnalal Bajaj—an important associate in India’s freedom movement and someone whom Mahatma Gandhi regarded as a ‘son-like figure.’

This gallery serves as a dynamic cultural space designed for exhibitions, educational programs and public events. It hosts art displays, photo exhibitions, virtual activities and literary or cultural programs—functioning as a versatile venue to promote creativity and community engagement.

Located at Pranjivan Vidyarthi Bhawan, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

Established in 2003 in the historic Pranjivan Vidyarthi Bhawan, the Gujarat Vidyapith. The Morarji Desai Museum celebrates the life and legacy of Morarji Desai—India’s former Prime Minister and Chancellor of Gujarat Vidyapith. As an integral part of the Sangrahalay Department, the museum offers a reflective space highlighting Desai’s values of ethical governance, simplicity, and public service.

Key Exhibits & Highlights

• National & International Honours: Original Bharat Ratna and Nishan-e-Pakistan medals, symbolizing Desai’s diplomatic stature.
• Personal Artefacts: Objects reflecting his disciplined lifestyle.
• Cultural Gifts: Ethnographic items, Buddhist sculptures, and rare coins from India and abroad.
• Felicitation Boxes: Intricately crafted containers of commemorative letters, showcasing Indian artistry.

Located at Pranjivan Vidyarthi Bhawan, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

Established in 2003 in the historic Pranjivan Vidyarthi Bhawan, the Gujarat Vidyapith Museum reflects the institution’s founding ideals and its role in India’s freedom movement. Founded by Mahatma Gandhi, who served as Chancellor from 1920 to 1948, the museum captures the spirit of nationalist education and self-reliance.

Key Exhibits & Highlights

• Rare photographs of leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Indira Gandhi.
• Traditional Charkhas representing Gandhian values.
• Convocation archives from Gandhiji’s time to the present.
• The original emblem and foundational brick engraved with the Charkha.
• Mahatma Manpatra Khand: a collection of felicitation letters received by Gandhiji.

Located at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

Established on October 2, 2024, in the historic Pranjivan Vidyarthi Bhawan, this gallery is an extension of the Mahatma Nivas Khand. It preserves original felicitation letters and honorary scrolls sent to Mahatma Gandhi from across India and the world. These documents not only express personal admiration but also reflect the socio-political climate of their time—capturing the hopes, struggles, and ideals of a nation on its path to independence.

Titled “Echoes of Reverence”, this collection showcases the spiritual and moral influence Gandhiji had across diverse communities, offering deep insight into the emotional and intellectual connection people felt with his leadership.

Located at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

This gallery marks the room where Mahatma Gandhiji stayed for a month in June 1936, observing silence and taking rest at Gujarat Vidyapith. He spent his days in quiet reflection, attending prayer meetings and sleeping under the open sky.

Notable visitors during this time included Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Gandhiji returned later that year to preside over the Gujarat Sahitya Parishad and stayed here again for four days.

On display are personal items and gifts received by Gandhiji, offering a glimpse into his life and his deep connection with Gujarat Vidyapith.

Located at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

A Pictorial Tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This exhibition showcases 120 rare photographs of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, highlighting his life, leadership, and role in unifying India. Organized to mark his 150th birth anniversary, the display offers a powerful museological tribute to the Iron Man of India, inspiring values of unity, discipline, and nation-building.

Located at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

Located in Pranjivan Vidyarthi Bhavan, Sarva Dharma Khand embodies Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of interfaith harmony. From July to November 1926, Gandhiji led weekly sessions here, engaging students and citizens in the study of scriptures from diverse religious traditions. In recognition of its spiritual significance, the space was formally inaugurated on 18 October 1967 by President Dr. Zakir Hussain as a symbol of unity and shared wisdom.