Shankar's International Dolls Museum

This museum near the old city holds one of the largest collections of costume dolls in the world, gathered by a celebrated cartoonist and expanded through gifts from many countries. Thousands of dolls dressed in regional and national attire are displayed in themed cases arranged by continent, with an extensive section on the diverse traditional dress of India. The colourful figures illustrate customs, festivals and folk life from around the globe. Popular with families, it offers a lively look at world cultures through dolls.