An encyclopaedic collection
Set within Sayaji Baug, the Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery is one of Gujarat’s finest museums — a grand Indo-Saracenic building begun in 1894 under Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, whose enlightened, encyclopaedic vision shaped its collections.
The museum holds a remarkable range: Indian sculpture and bronzes, a Gandhara Buddha, miniatures, textiles, decorative arts, an Egyptian mummy, and natural-history and ethnographic galleries. The adjoining Picture Gallery is especially celebrated for its collection of European paintings, assembled by the art-loving Maharaja.
Spanning world cultures and centuries, the museum reflects Baroda’s cosmopolitan, cultured legacy under the Gaekwads. Entry is by ticket; allow time for both the museum and the picture gallery.
The Baroda Museum building.
Sayajirao III collected the world
The museum in Sayaji Baug.
The museum is founded under Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III as part of his encyclopaedic vision for Baroda.
Its galleries grow to span Indian sculpture, world antiquities, decorative arts and natural history.
The art-loving Maharaja assembles a celebrated collection of European paintings for the adjoining gallery.
The museum & picture gallery remains one of Gujarat's finest, drawing art lovers to Sayaji Baug.
Reasons to make the time
European art
A famed gallery of European masters, assembled by the art-loving Maharaja.
Indian sculpture
Fine bronzes and a Gandhara Buddha among the sculpture galleries.
Antiquities
World antiquities and decorative arts — even an Egyptian mummy.
Natural history
Natural-history and ethnographic galleries round out the collection.
Grand building
A striking Indo-Saracenic structure at the heart of Sayaji Baug.
Gaekwad legacy
A cultured, encyclopaedic vision made real by Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
What to look for inside
THE BUILDINGIndo-Saracenic
A grand museum building set in the greenery of Sayaji Baug.
THE GALLERIESArt & antiquities
World collections spanning sculpture, painting and antiquities.
PICTURE GALLERYEuropean masters
The celebrated gallery of European paintings assembled by the Maharaja.
SCULPTUREBronzes & a Buddha
Indian sculpture and bronzes, including a serene Gandhara Buddha.
ANTIQUITIESAn Egyptian mummy
World antiquities and decorative arts from across cultures and centuries.
THE SETTINGSayaji Baug
The museum sits within Vadodara's great garden, easy to pair with a walk.
How to spend an hour or two
See the Picture Gallery
Take your time with the celebrated collection of European masters — the museum's most famous draw.
View Indian sculpture
Admire the bronzes and a Gandhara Buddha in the sculpture galleries.
Find the mummy
Seek out the Egyptian mummy — one of the museum's most surprising antiquities.
Explore antiquities
Wander galleries of decorative arts and world cultures spanning many centuries.
Admire the building
Step back to take in the grand Indo-Saracenic architecture of the museum itself.
Pair with the garden
Combine your visit with a walk through Sayaji Baug, the great garden all around.
The museum & picture gallery.
Galleries of the world
The Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery (1894) is a grand Indo-Saracenic museum in Sayaji Baug, holding Indian sculpture and bronzes, a Gandhara Buddha, an Egyptian mummy, decorative arts, and a celebrated Picture Gallery of European paintings.
Our Vadodara travel guide maps out the other places worth your time here.
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It embodies the encyclopaedic, art-loving vision of Maharaja Sayajirao III, whose collections span world cultures and centuries. Entry is by ticket.
Begun 1894 by Sayajirao III
European masters gallery
Indian sculpture & bronzes
Egyptian mummy & antiquities
When to go
Cool and pleasant — the ideal season. Comfortable all day for unhurried gallery visits.
Green and atmospheric after rain, with Sayaji Baug at its lushest around the museum.
Hot and dry — start early and take advantage of the cool, shaded galleries indoors.
⏰ Allow time for both the museum and the Picture Gallery; combine it with a walk through Sayaji Baug around it.
Timings & entry
- Open daily, daytime hours
- Both museum & picture gallery
- In Sayaji Baug
- Allow 1–2 hours
- A modest entry ticket
- Photography may be limited
- Pair with the garden
- Great for art lovers
Getting there
By Air
Vadodara airport is a short drive away, with domestic flights connecting the city to major hubs.
By Rail
Vadodara Junction is one of Gujarat's busiest stations, well connected across the national network.
By Road
The museum sits within Sayaji Baug, easily reached by auto, taxi or app-cab from anywhere in the city.
At the museum
ART & ANTIQUITY
A maharaja's collection
What to shoot
The grand Indo-Saracenic building and its setting in Sayaji Baug.
Inside
Galleries and exhibits, where photography is allowed — check the rules first.
Detail
Sculptures, bronzes and decorative art make fine close-up subjects.
Setting
Sayaji Baug all around gives green, leafy frames for the museum exterior.
Know before you go
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Sweet-savoury full meals — the classic Gujarati spread of many small dishes.
FARSANSev usal
Baroda's spicy snack — a local favourite worth seeking out.
STREETLilo chevdo
Famous Baroda street food, a fresh green savoury mix unique to the city.
Foodie city
Famous for sev usal, lilo chevdo & farsan — Baroda rewards a hungry traveller.
Baroda Museum FAQ
What is the Baroda Museum?
A grand encyclopaedic museum and picture gallery in Sayaji Baug, begun in 1894.
What's it famous for?
Its European masters Picture Gallery and wide-ranging antiquities.
What can I see?
Indian sculpture, a Gandhara Buddha, an Egyptian mummy, decorative arts and more.
Who founded it?
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
Is there an entry fee?
Yes, a modest ticket.
Where is it?
Within Sayaji Baug, Vadodara.
How long does it take?
One to two hours.
When should I visit?
October to March.
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Published 24 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026