The International Dolls Museum in Chandigarh holds a collection of several hundred dolls sourced from countries around the world, each dressed in traditional or culturally distinctive costume, alongside a section dedicated to Indian regional dolls and folk-art figures. It's a niche but genuinely charming stop, particularly popular with children and those interested in folk costume and craft traditions.
Displays are organised by region, letting visitors trace how doll-making traditions and dress styles vary from country to country, with a particular emphasis on the diversity found within India's own many states. The museum's compact scale makes it an easy addition to a wider day exploring Chandigarh's cultural institutions, typically combined with a visit to the nearby Rose Garden or Government Museum given their proximity.
Established to showcase doll-making and costume traditions from across the world alongside India's own regional folk-doll heritage, part of Chandigarh's broader network of specialist small museums built up over the decades since the city's founding.
October to March.
In Sector 23, easily reached by road.
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