In India there are more than 600 museums, which includes departmental and University museums. Out of these museums, there are about 62 museums in Gujarat.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum, a pride possession of Surat Municipal Corporation, turned 118 on 1st February 2008. Museums are �Visual and living history� reflecting all facets of civilization. Very few in the modern society have realized and understood the concept of preservation and conservation of the heritage, which is a part of our history.
A museum being a public institution has a great responsibility towards the public. Therefore, it requires specialized and qualified personnel at almost every level, it is through a well conceived staff structure, that the relationship between the individual in the organization is established and this help in the mobility of the museum. The overall staff members in the museum consist of 11 including Curator, Gallery Assistant, Clerk cum Photographer, Clerks, Peons, Jamadar and Gardener cum Pagi. |
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The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel museum as seen today, is the result of a growth of several centuries. The main function of the museum during ancient time : few centuries ago was assembling collections, some times using them for research and publication. These objects were also preserved and they were displayed in the museum. The museum is a permanent establishment, administered in the general interest, for the purpose of preservation, studying, enhancing by various means and in particular exhibiting to the public for its delectation and instructive groups of objects and specimens of cultural value. Thus in general, the main three functions are preservation, collection and exhibition of the objects. It is a treasure house of Surat, the Historical city which display attractive art objects representing national Heritage.
It is a place where large number of students come from various school, colleges, educational institutions to know the cultural heritage of Surat. For college students it is a research centre where one can come and do research of these objects.
The main aim of the museum is to generate awareness among the general public regarding there own heritage and to secure knowledge, for students in knowing their cultural heritage.
On 2nd May 2004 as a part of the celebration of the Gujarat Gaurav Divas, a City Gallery was kept open for the public. The City Gallery display the history of Surat, history of Surat Municipal Corporation, Trade in Surat (300 BC & onwards).
The Surat Municipal Corporation has published two booklets, among which one is in English and other in Gujarati. It gives information in General, regarding the history of the museum, information of few others important objects, how the reached at the present stage. In general, the progress through a century is described. Simultaneously, along with the booklet a small folder was also published which gives information of the museum.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum is proud to publish:
- Museum Booklet (English & Gujarati) 1990
- Museum Folder (English & Gujarati) 1990
- City Guide Map (English & Gujarati) 2004
- City Gallery Folder (Gujarati) 2004
- Heritage Walk (English) 2004
- Heritage Calendar (Gujarati) 2004
- Picture Post Card (English) 2006
- Heritage Map (English & Gujarati) 2006
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