The first part of the room talks about Sir Pattani’s role as an administrator in Bhavnagar. He was also in charge of minority administration after Maharaja Bhavsinhji II’s death.

Experience the second room where we will engage with some fascinating histories about transportation trade and transformation of Bhavnagar’s cultural landscapes

In this room of archiving legacies we get to know the history of this institution and learn what archiving is all about.

This section invites you to discover the family and its oral histories

The oral history recordings have been key to shaping these 'Ordos', offering new ways to experience the archiving project. This play uniquely portrays the family's oral histories.

This section of the exhibit takes you through a small part of the land that belonged to the Pattanis and its evolution over the past few years and its relationship with the Pattani family homes

This room explores Bronze—its history, cultural significance, and its role in ritual practices, particularly in weddings and funerals.

The focus here is on the Patara—ornate, handcrafted chests traditionally made for special occasions. Used to store everything from clothes and jewellery to grains, these chests reflect both utility and craftsmanship in everyday family life.

This room explores the Pattani Family’s deep-rooted patronage of the arts across generations.

The Pattani family's love for photography—passed down through generations—is at the heart of this room.

Step into the early days of Indian filmmaking through the story of the Saurashtra Film Company, established in 1923 in Rajkot by brothers Vajeshankar and Champakrai Pattani.

Established in Bhavnagar in 1938 by Bhikhabhai Parikh, the Saraswati Printing Press earned a reputation for its high-speed and efficient production