International Dolls Museum
| Place | Chandigarh |
|---|---|
| State | Punjab |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1995 |
| Museum Type | Specialized (Dolls / Cultural / Children's) |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Bal Bhawan, Udyog Path, 23B, Sector 23B, Chandigarh, 160023 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 04:30 PM (Tuesday to Sunday) Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays. |
| Entry Fee | Children: Free Adults: ₹10 (Note: Photography fee is extra) |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1985 by the Chandigarh Administration in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Chandigarh, the International Dolls Museum is located within the Bal Bhawan complex in Sector 23. It was conceptualized to provide a world-class cultural and educational experience for children by showcasing the diversity of global heritage through dolls and toys.
General Collections
The museum houses a collection of approximately 250-300 dolls sourced from over 32 countries, including Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Korea, Russia, and Spain. A significant portion of the gallery is dedicated to Indian heritage, featuring dolls dressed in the authentic traditional attire of various Indian states and ethnic groups.
Unique Historical Collections
Features a unique working toy railway train gifted by the Netherlands, which navigates a miniature landscape. It also houses rare, high-quality porcelain and wooden dolls from the erstwhile USSR and East Germany (GDR).
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is situated in a lush green campus; it is often the primary venue for city-level children’s cultural competitions and heritage workshops. |
| Artifacts | Dutch wooden clogs and dolls, German bisque dolls, Russian nesting dolls (Matryoshka), and a miniature diorama representing a traditional Indian village scene. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 172 270 2073 |