Rotary Dolls Museum

About Rotary Dolls Museum, Rajkot

Global doll collection showcasing world cultures

• Rotary Dolls Museum opened on Dr.
• Yagnik Road in 2004 through an initiative led by the Rotary Club of Rajkot Midtown.
• The gallery preserves a permanent collection of more than 1,600 ethnic dolls contributed by diplomatic missions and Rotary clubs across 102 countries.
• Every exhibit is arranged by continent, displaying dolls clothed in regional bridal wear, historical folk dresses, and theatrical costumes alongside brief informational placards detailing national traditions.
• Notable exhibits include Japanese porcelain figures, Russian nesting dolls, and tribal puppets from southern Africa.
• Interactive touchscreens provide background on world geography and flags for school groups and families.
• The air-conditioned halls offer a pleasant visit year-round, though daytime city travel is easiest from November through February.
• The museum admits visitors from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, remaining closed on Mondays.