The Watson Museum is one of Gujarat's largest and oldest museums in Rajkot's Jubilee Garden. The museum has so many items from the Jadeja Rajput family. The family was the one to find the state of Rajkot. Watson Museum is another interesting place to visit in Rajkot.

The Gujarat state government takes care of the Watson Museum. Apart from the collection, the museum has a library for visitors. Visitors are also able to buy books from the library.

Collection 

The museum has a collection of beautiful paintings and images. The items are from the different royal families of India. It showcases the culture and talents of the Indian people.

The museum also tells the visitors about the Indus Valley civilization. Various items were discovered during excavations in the Saurashtra region. The museum items are coins, statues, and garments from the era of Mohenjo Daro. 

History of Watson Museum

The Watson Museum, named after Colonel John Watson, is the oldest in Gujarat and opened in 1888. It is open daily except Wednesdays, second and fourth Saturdays, and government holidays. Entry fees are nominal for Indian citizens and students, with a student discount. Foreign citizens pay Rs. 50 per person, making the museum accessible to all sections of the population.

The best time to visit

Gujarat has a warm and humid environment all year; thus, the best time to visit Rajkot is between the autumn and winter months (October to February). These months have a significantly lower temperature and moderate breezes, making vacationing more comfortable than during the sweltering summer months.

The museum celebrates the Bhartiya Shilp Samruddhi every year in January. It happens in honor of the cultural history of India. The celebration happens for one week. During this time, the museum gets many visitors from India. The Watson Museum is a must visit during the Rajkot tour package.