Lady Wilson Museum
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| Established | January 31, 1928 |
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| Location | Dharampur, Valsad, Gujarat, India |
| Coordinates | 20°32′14″N 73°10′06″E / 20.53731°N 73.16835°E |
| Collections | Industrial and art |
| Founder | Vijayadevji |
The Lady Wilson Museum is a museum located in Dharampur, Valsad in Gujarat, India. It is a managed and funded by the Department of Museums, Government of Gujarat.[1]
During his tenure as Revenue Commissioner, Vijayadevji formed a small collection of products from the Dharampur State.[2] During his tours in India and abroad, he developed the idea of establishing a museum in Dharampur and collected numerous rare and valuable objects for it.[2][3] The museum was named after the wife of Leslie Wilson, who formally opened it on 31 January 1928.[2] Its purpose was to educate and engage both the people of Dharampur and visitors, showcasing the finest forms of art and industry to inspire a spirit of emulation and a desire for self-improvement.[2] Vijayadevji contributed most of the exhibits for the museum, while his wife Manhar Kunverba and daughter Jasvant Kunverba also made significant contributions.[2]