About Barton Library and Museum
Barton Library located in the city of Bhavnagar is the oldest library in the state of Gujarat , it was built in the 19th century. The two storyed old building with its gothic styled architecture make the building a very impressive one .this library and museum constructed ad jointly have the greatest collection of books, manuscripts, coins, musical instruments, old armory, wood carvings and other old works which gives one deep insight and knowledge about the history and culture of the city as well as the state. This library is named after Colonel Barton who was the Saurasthra British representative. In total they have more than 60,000 books in their collection, it consists of Sanskrit, Gujarthi Hindi and English books.
Barton Library committee is planning to bring the replica of great paintings and showcase them in the museum soon. A huge number of students, researchers, scholars and tourists visit this place as they provide ample information regarding all essential domains .the library remains closed on Mondays and on other days except Sundays the timings are 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Enjoy the bountiful resource collection they have managed to compile with their collective efforts. Enjoy the experience of being in the place of books, works and learning.
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Places to Visit near Barton Library and Museum
Gandhi Smriti Memorial, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
1 km from Barton Library and Museum - See map
Gandhi Smriti Memorial was built in the city of Bhavnagar in the memory of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi - father of the nation, and therefore named...
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Pillgarden, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
1.8 km from Barton Library and Museum - See map
Pillgarden is a beautiful garden located in the city of Bhavnagar in the state of Gujarat. It is famous among locals, majority of them come here...
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Pillgarden, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
1.8 km from Barton Library and Museum - See map
Pillgarden is a beautiful garden located in the city of Bhavnagar in the state of Gujarat. It is famous among locals, majority of them come here...
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Takhteshwar Temple, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
2 km from Barton Library and Museum - See map
Situated in the city of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, Takhteshwar Temple is a Shiva temple which was constructed during the year 1893 was named after the...
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Aksharwadi Mandir, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
3.6 km from Barton Library and Museum - See map
Aksharwadi Swaminarayan temple, located in Bhavnagar city is one of the most famous temples here. The beautiful architecture, scenic surroundings...
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Victoria Park, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
7.3 km from Barton Library and Museum - See map
Situated in the heart of the city Victoria Park covers an area of 500 acres which is located at a distance of 3 km from the city of Bhavnagar....
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Khodiyar Mandir, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
7.3 km from Barton Library and Museum - See map
Situated 15 KMs from Bhavnagar city, Khodiyar Mandir has 36 pillars which provide support to the mandap at the center. The presiding deity of this...
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Gaurishankar Lake, Gujarat
8.7 km from Barton Library and Museum - See map
Bor Talav is the common name given to Gaurishanker Lake, situated in the city of Bhavnagar and spread over an area of 381 hectares. During 1872...
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Piram Bet Island, Gujarat
*18.6 km from Barton Library and Museum - See map
Piram Bet Island is 28 KMs away from the city of Bhavnagar. The name of the island ‘Piram’ is derived from a Sanskrit word ‘param’ which...
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Trambak Falls, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
23.3 km from Barton Library and Museum - See map
Situated 20 KMs away from Bhavnagar city, the attractive Trambak Falls is situated on a small mountain and is surrounded by a little forest. This...
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Ghogha Beach, Gujarat
24.9 km from Barton Library and Museum - See map
Situated 20 KMs away from Bhavnagar city Ghogha beach is a place which is very often visited by locals with their family and friends. The golden...
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Malnath Shiv Temple, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
26.8 km from Barton Library and Museum - See map
Located 26 KMs away from the city of Bhavnagar, Malnath Shiv temple is perched between a river and hills. Its beautiful surroundings along with it...
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