System for Museums & Archives for Research and Access to Knowledge
| Place | Ahmedabad |
|---|---|
| State | Gujarat |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2013 |
| Museum Type | Participatory / Interactive Art / Social History |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Conflictorium, Gool Lodge Mirzapur Road opp. RC High School Of Commerce, nr. Chalte Peer Ni Dargah, Delhi Chakla, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001 |
| Visiting Time | 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM (Tuesday to Sunday) Closed on Mondays. |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Inaugurated on April 14, 2013, the Conflictorium was designed by artist Avni Sethi as a graduation project. It is housed in the century-old Gool Lodge, which once served as Ahmedabad's first professional female-run hair salon.
The museum holds interactive installations, soundscapes, and community-sourced archives. It utilizes everyday objects and artistic narratives to address themes of identity, citizenship, and historical oppression.
Gool Lodge Archive: Preserves the history of the Victorian-style building and its original owner, Bachuben Nagarwala. Conflict Timeline: A permanent installation chronicling the violent history of Gujarat since its inception in 1960.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The museum's philosophy emphasizes the "Power of New," suggesting that conflict is a necessary movement toward a peaceful society. It actively encourages visitors to touch and interact with every exhibit. |
| Artifacts | Moral Compass: An accessible, pre-1977 copy of the Indian Constitution; Memory Lab: A collection of glass jars containing visitors' personal stories; The Sorry Tree: A living peepal tree where visitors tie notes of apology. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 79 2562 0747 |
| Email ID | conflictorium@gmail.com |
