Rajasthan the land of colors and the land of Rajasthani is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area, which encompasses of the major area of the uncongenial Great Indian Desert edge parallel to the Sutlej-Indus River along with its border with Pakistan. Rajasthan is well-known for its cultures, geography, wildlife, flora and fauna, the haveli’s, and Museums of Rajasthan.
The department of Archaeology and Museums of Rajasthan has been making efforts to preserve, discover, exhibit, interpret and protect the cultural legacy embodied in various forms of architecture and art since 1950. There are many museums which can be found almost in the small or big cities in Rajasthan. Most of the Museums of Rajasthan is most at the old forts and palaces, reflecting the prosperous history of the state.
There are number of museums but those which are most popular among the tourist are namely Ajmer Government Museum, Hawa Mahal Museum (Jaipur), Virat Nagar Museum, Alwar Government Museum, Junagarh Fort of Museum (Bikaner), Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum and Amer Archeology Museum (Jaipur).
Many more museums on the list which goes has follows like the Arabic Institute Tonk, Birla Museum – Pilani, Modern Art Gallery, City Palace Museum, Lok Kala Museum, Rao Madhu Singh Museum, Folklore Museum, Shilpgram Museum, Dungarpur Museum, Udaipur Government Museum, Fateh Prakash Museum, Museum Indology, Archeology Museum- Udaipur and much more on the list. The Archaeology Museum, at Udaipur has a varied collection done at the mound of Dhulkot during the excavations. Has Rajasthan is a place where Culture dewels and has being the birth place of Rajputs who were famous during their times for the higher standard of living, their culture, their Haveli’s which comprised all the antiques which were unique and expensive.
Not only during those times but even now Rajasthan is still on the list of its cultural heritage that comes through its people their culture, their Festivals, its desert and the Museums of Rajasthan. The museums their have kept it a tourist attraction has most of the tourist visiting here are for the museums and the culture has the culture of Rajasthan is well preserved in the museums and the Rajasthanis that live here.
Arabic Institute Tonk
- Location: Tonk, Rajasthan
- On Display: Rare Literature from India, Iran, Arabia
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Closed on: Friday and gazetted holidays
Tonk was the only princely state in Rajasthan which was ruled by Muslims. There is a research institute in Tonk; known has Arabic Institute Tonk which has Arabic, Urdu and Persian manuscripts and atypical collection of literature from Iran, India & Arabian countries. Manuscripts, handwritten books and unpublished, largely poetry by Muslim poets, additionally Mughal literature can also be seen by the tourist in the collection of the museum.
The Famous Art Gallery Institute was started in 2002 which displayed artistic presentations of different classes, like the Namda calligraphy, collection of postage stamps, art of charming photographs, which is an eye-catching view for the visitors. Calligraphy on pulse, rice, human hair and sesame along with the lines written inside the transparent bottles has made Arabic Institute Tonk a center of tourist attraction.
A separate hall known has “Display Hall” is also maintained in the for displaying historical and important manuscripts enriched with notes in their own handwriting with signature etc. and seal impression of princesses, kings etc., which are displayed in show chase with transparent glass for the people visiting the Arabic Institute Tonk. In addition there are also manuscripts with floral designs and golden frontispiece with the ink that is made of precious stones is a center of attraction here.
City Palace Museum
- Location: City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan
- On Display: Armour of Maharana Pratap, Miniatures and Peacocks in Mosaics
- Timings: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
- Closed on: Sunday
Placed on Pichola Lake, the City Palace Museum is the main landmark and most prominent Palace in Rajasthan. Maharaja Udai Singh who was the founder of the city, started with the construction of the palace. This museum bears noteworthy accumulations of the primitive sculptures, antiques and illuminations of the earlier era. The museum settled in the City Palace is also being named as the Pratap Museum. This museum was built in 1890 AD being the earliest depositary of the area.
The entranceway of the City Palace Museum is called as Ganesh Deori that is the door of Lord Ganesha. The imperial courtyard is found after getting in from the door, this is also known as the Rajya Angan. A sage asked Maharana Udai Singh to build a city at the courtyard. There is a museum of armoury after the courtyard which bears the exhibition of weapons in huge numbers. You can also have a look at the Rana Sanga’s bugles and drums.
The City Palace Museum bears possessions of the earlier era which were considered priceless; they were like art of Rajasthan and the paintings of Mewar. In the museum you can also have a glimpse of sculptures, wall paintings, inscriptions and unusual coins. The turban of Khurram, recognized has the Emperor Shah Jahan is too displayed here. This makes you known with the friendship that dwelled in Maharana Khazan Singh and Shah Jahan. This museum utilizes most part of the City Palace Complex.
Been divided into various sub-divisions, the museum has various halls and pavilions. Each part has its own importance and base. The primary place is the Zenana Mahal; here you can have an expression of the armour and arms, photographs and paintings, processional accessories and wide array of objects used by the royals.
The City Palace Museum is the hone destination to discover the relics of the earlier period.
Folklore Museum
- Location: Mehar Bagh Garden, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
- Built In: 1984 AD
- On Display: Cultural and Folk items
- Established by: N.K. Sharma
- Timings: Daily, 8.00 am to 6.00 pm
- Open on: All week days
Rajasthan is the state which is embedded with wide array of attractions. If you are interested to go through the culture of Jaisalmer then the Folklore Museum is the perfect place for this. This museum is also called as the Lok Sanskriti Sangrahalaya; this is placed at the banks of Lake Gadsisar in the Mehar Bagh Garden. The local connoisseur, N.K. Sharma in 1984 built this museum.
The Folklore Museum is well coordinated with six divisions and as accumulations of the photographs, jewellery and hairstyles, costumes, paintings, horse and camel decorations, and ornamental arches, rural life articles of usefulness, there are also items which connect the culture lifestyles with the folks.
You can also have a look over the video of musicians playing the classical instruments in English, Hindi and French. In the Folklore Museum, the love story of the King Mahendra and Princess Moomal is also portrayed.
Government Museum of Bharatpur
- Location: Bharatpur, Rajasthan
- Built in: 1944 AD
- On Display: Miniature Paintings, Armoury
- Main Sections: Children Gallery, Excavations
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Entry Fee: Free entry on every Monday
- Closed on: Gazetted holidays and Fridays
Government Museum of Bharatpur is acquainted with rich accumulations of the Archeology from the nearby places from the state of Bharatpur. This museum was placed in the centre of the well known Fort, Lohagarh. Kachahari Kalan was the vast palatial building for the rulers, got commuted in 1944 AD to a museum. In the later stage the building of Kamra Khas, which means personal chamber on the first floor was also added up in the museum.
The sculptures that were found during the diggings of the villages like Bareh, Bayana, Noh, etc., these excavations range from the Kushan era that is from 1st century AD to 19th century AD are on display in the Government Museum of Bharatpur. Additionally, the exhibition includes the paintings, weapons used by the Jat rulers, manuscripts, local art, zoological specimens and many more.
An mind blowing art gallery is also a part of this museum which bears the paintings made on the leaves of Peepal, old lithos and mica that portraitures the Bharatpur Maharajas. There is also a special display of the miniature cannons and the guns. These cannons are the two in numbers bearing a set of eleven cannons in each set; Maharaja Sawai Jawahar Singh utilized these at the time of his battle while going through the territory of Jaipur.
The whole Government Museum of Bharatpur has five divisions like Miscellaneous, Children Gallery, Arts Craft and Industry, Armoury and Archeology.
Government Museum of Jodhpur
- Location: Umaid Gardens, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Attractions: Stuffed Animals
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Entry Fee: Free on Monday
- Closed on: Gazetted holidays and Fridays
Jodhpur has the marvelous history to entertain the guests here. This place was discovered by the kin and kith of the Rajputs, the Rathore in 1459 by Rao Jodha. After visiting Jodhpur you will be enchanted to see the beautiful palaces, forts, Monuments, gardens and lakes. In this there is an extremely stunning Government Museum of Jodhpur on the road of the high court.
The Government Museum of Jodhpur is placed in the mind blowing Umaid Gardens that was formulated at the reign of Maharaja Umaid Singhji. This museum embraces a wide array of accumulations of textiles, miniature portraits, weapons and art and craft. Additionally, the museum has the exhibition of the images and manuscripts of Jain Tirthankaras and rulers of Jodhpur. Henry Vaughan Lanchester gets the credit of the rattling architecture of the museum.
The zoo and a public library that are placed in the Umaid Gardens are also a part which is well known in the Government Museum of Jodhpur. Kids mainly gets attracted when they make a visit to the museum by seeing desert birds in glass cases, stuffed animals etc. This museum also bears a part where you can see the display of frameworks of wooden biplanes and different brass battleship, it is known as the military section.
Govt. Museum Mount Abu
- Location: Raj Bhawan, Mount Abu, Rajasthan
- Built in: 1962 AD
- Attractions: Tribal work, Paintings, Sculptures
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan and hence is the main point of all the activities of culture and tradition, this is going on since the earlier times. In the 13th century, the Parmars had this place as their working capital. After some period this place was controlled by the Chauhans.
The Government Museum of Mount Abu was established to maintain the archeological wealth, in 1962 in the preface of the Raj Bhawan. The museum is divided into various divisions, in which the first division is decorated with a panorama showing the local standard of living, including the exhibition of the gallery of musical instruments, weapons, ornaments used by the womens like guthma toda, kanski berla, barly, gaga wala thoomar, damani and many other types of garments and earrings which belonged to the people living on the hills.
The second division of the Government Museum of Mount Abu is of the miniature paintings that had a base of the lain images from Sirohi, Raginis-raga, medium shields, and carvings on wood, ‘Topdi’ which is a small cannon. The noteworthy accumulations of the museum includes the statues of Nartakis or Devdasi, the dancer from 6th century to 12th century AD, these were discovered during the excavation of the old town Chandravati, at a distance of 7 kms from Mount Abu. The museum also bears the epitome of the Chakrabahu Shiva having khadag and Trishul in both the hands, and on one side in the image are the dancing girls and Nandi on the other side.
Here you can also have a look over the sculpture of the Vish Kanya that is the snake goddesses, whose height is 3 feet. In the sculpture it is shown as the goddesses is breast-feeding a snake. The aggregation of the sculptures is 404 in numbers. The figures are well accomplished with the attitude that it looks real and strong impression. The collections have the Surya that was found in the 8th century AD from the excavations done in Achalgarh, the Shiva, discovered in the 10th century AD that was found in Temple of Dilwara, the Laxmi and the Chanvar Vahini that was detected in 12th century AD and 8th century AD from Chandravati and Chamunda respectively. The Government Museum of Mount Abu bears a separate gallery of sculptures from the excavations collected from the nearby regions.
Modern Art Gallery
- Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Attractions: Modern works and art of sculptors of Rajasthan
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Entry fee: Free entry
- Closed on: Gazetted holidays and Fridays
Modern Art Gallery is placed in the Ravindra Manch Auditorium in Ram Niwas on the first floor. In the Ram Niwas Garden there displays the selection of works done by the sculptors and modern artists of Rajasthan.
Modern Art Gallery is a pocket-sized museum of Jaipur, the Pink City.
Umaid Bhawan Museum
- Location: Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Attractions: Rare clocks, Fine China, watches
- Timings: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
- Closed on: Gazetted holidays and Fridays
The part of the great Umaid Bhawan palace is recently changed over to the Umaid Bhawan Museum by the family ruling Jodhpur.
In the Umaid Bhawan Museum, the particulars on exhibition are fine China, crystal and glassware, photographs, unusual group of rocks, furniture with ornated mirrors are all the part of the display here.
The Umaid Bhawan is the largest homes of the world which serves its privacy.
Alwar Government Museum
- Location: Alwar, Rajasthan
- On Display: Miniature Paintings, Lacquer & Ivory Work Items
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Entry Fees: Free on Monday, other days it’s not specific
- Closed on: Friday and gazetted holidays
Alwar Government Museum is situated in the Old City Palace, which has exceptional collections of ivory and lacquered work, Bidri work, pottery and miniature paintings. Alwar Government Museum has three major sections, the first section comprises of archaeological finds, mainly the sculptures and inscriptions from Alwar. The presentation of the items by the ruler from the state admits rode skins of wild animals like leopard, lion and tiger shot by the rulers at the time of their foreign and local excursions.
The second section of the Alwar Government Museum is the most imperative it comprises manuscripts in Persian including marvelous paintings of the Rajput and Mughal schools and Gulistan of S’adi. The third department comprises of the inventory of the state rulers like swords, rifles, daggers, shields and other items in the presentation. Alwar is a retreat in Aravalli Hills, this land belongs to the Rajputs who did not surrender themselves to the Mughal rulers, and instead they succeeded to win their land from Mughals.
Archaeological Museum Udaipur
- Location: Ahar, Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Significance: Believed to be site of 4,000 year-Old Township
- On Display: Grain pots of 1st century, Skin rubber, Seals
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Closed On: Friday and gazetted holidays
Archaeological Museum at Ahar Udaipur has a varied collection of findings from excavations at the mound of Dhulkot. It has a township of about 4,000 year. The major displays in the museums are seals from the 1st century, skin rubber, animal figures, balls, stone weights and grain pots. Also some splendid Jain and Hindu coins are displayed in one of the gallery, the most prominent being the metallic image of Jain Tirthankara.
In the sculptures collection of the Archaeological Museum, there is a statue of Vishnu-Nag-Nathan which belonged to medieval period where snacks were matted all around the deity.
Dungarpur Museum
- Location: Dungarpur, Rajasthan
- On Display: Portraits of Erstwhile Kings of Dungarpur, Sculptures
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Entry Fee: Free entry on Monday
- Closed on: Gazetted holidays and Fridays
Dungarpur Museum was constructed recently in 1988 and was allowed to be visited by the public. The sculpture gallery of the museum focuses on the period of the Vagad Pradesh which was spread over the regions of Dungarpur, Tehsil Kherwara, and Banswara in the Udaipur district.
The specimens that are prominent are the Vinadhar Shiva in black colored stone which were excavated in 6th to 7th Century AD. In 16th to 17th century Mahishasura-Mardini was discovered. There is also a female figure, Kumari which was discovered from the Aamjhara in the 6th to 7th century, a single stone piece that was found in 11th to 12th century was Navagraha last but not the least is the Gajlaxmi a mind blowing epitome founded in 17th to 18th century, all this are the part of the Dungarpur Museum.
The Dungarpur Museum also bears the exhibition of the photographs of the Temples, palaces, monuments and many stages of the earlier times of the land.
Fort Museum of Bikaner
- Location: Junagarh Fort, Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Closed on: Gazetted holidays and Fridays
The Fort Museum of Bikaner is now placed at the Ganga Mahal this museum was added by Maharaja Ganga Singh.
The Fort Museum of Bikaner bears great aggregations of the Rajput Weaponry, dhals that are the camel hide which are usually called as shields, Camel guns, daggers with jade handles, inlaid handguns. Additionally, there are also silver and gold Jhulas, howdahs, palkis, and the biplane which was used during the First World War are in exhibition here.
In the Fort Museum of Bikaner there is the display of the items used by Maharaja Ganga Singh, the other particulars on the list that are in the exhibition are the drums in pair which belongs to the saint who predicted the reign for 450 years of Rao Bika Jambhoji.
Government Museum of Jaisalmer
- Location: Police Line Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
- On Display: Wood and Marine Fossils of area
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Entry Fee: Free entry on every Monday
- Closed on: Gazetted holidays and Fridays
The Government Museum of Jaisalmer was established in the year 1984. This museum is placed near the Moomal Hotel on Police Line Road.
The Government Museum of Jaisalmer has huge aggregations of marine and wood fossils, which gives a gist of the geological era of the region. The sculptures found during the excavations from the towns of Lodurva and Kiradu this dated from the earlier 12th century. This gives the depiction of the artistic acquirement of the primitive times; this art has grace and youth in them. The chief drawing card of this museum is seventy two sculptures of stone, sixty five coins, 179 embroidered handicrafts and dresses, eight inscriptions and thirteen paintings.
The glass case in the Government Museum of Jaisalmer holds the exhibition of the Tailor and Bustard, this means desert birds.
Government Museum of Mandore
- Location: Mandore, Marwar, Rajasthan
- Attractions: Natural History Section, Hall of Heroes
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Closed on: Gazetted holidays and Fridays
Government Museum of Mandore is settled at the distance of 8 kms from Jodhpur. This place as huge historic grandness, including the Hall of Heroes, attractively engraved cenotaphs, old fort and palaces. Between 1671 AD to 1724 AD, in the Mandore Gardens the Janana Mahal was constructed by the Maharaja Ajit Singh for the royal ladies. This later was being converted as the museum.
Govt. Museum of Bangar
- Location: Pali, Rajasthan
- Attractions: Stonework, Sculptures and Terracotta items
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Entry Fees: Free entry on every Monday
- Closed On: Gazetted holidays and Fridays
The Government Museum of Bangar is located in Pali area and in the Desert earlier kingdoms of the Marwar and Godwar which has it main contribution in the uncommon compendium of the antiquities on presentation in the museum. The share of architecture and art from this region is much more in quantity and quality too. From the present to the past time you can get a gist of the evolution stages in the museum and also its rich Culture.
The Government Museum of Bangar, as the exhibition of the Copper plates from Nadol and Bamnera, Wood art from Sojat and Bagri, Stone art which belongs to Raipur, Coins found at Ranakpur, Terracotta discovered at Nadol, Inscriptions that are from Beetho, Auwa, Pali, Bijapur and Nadol. The Musical instruments and the Costumes of the folks are encountered from Bhimana.
The main attraction at the Government Museum of Bangar is the statues and the instruments of Observatory that is determined from Ball and Pall. There is a finding from the Hemawas that is in Pali, this is statue of Thanak Vishnu.
Lok Kala Museum
- Location: Near City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Timings: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
- Closed on: Open on all days, leaving the day after Holi
Lok Kala Museum is a well-known museum of Udaipur, which is situated at the set of the folk articles in Rajasthan. This museum is situated in the construction of Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal in the city of Udaipur. The collections of the museum includes ornaments, masks, musical instruments, dolls, paintings of deities and distinctive rural dresses. The art and culture of Rajasthan in Mewar region is very famous.
For upholding the rich culture of the region which was famous all over the world, the Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal took the opening move to preserve this art in an institution to boost the local crafts and arts of the region. So the Lok Kala Museum is the result of its initiative taken. Here, there is the exhibition of the art, crafts most skilful in the world.
After entering the Lok Kala Museum the hall that exhibits the objects of theatre. There also is another hall that displays the noteworthy aggregation of tribal folk ornaments and musical instruments. After having a glimpse of this you can move towards the puppet theatre, where you can enjoy puppet shows on regular basis. There are the designs of henna handprints, floors decorated by cow dung and terracotta that are discovered from the village near Nathdwara, Motela.
From past 44 years, the museum is portraying the noteworthy accumulations which are exhibited in the Lok Kala Museum. to give the summary of the rich history of this place the museum has the accumulations in the form of traditional attires, miniature paintings, art objects are in presentation here. Visiting here will give you a clear knowledge of rich Culture of Rajasthan.
Virat Nagar Museum
- Location: Virat Nagar, Rajasthan
- Attractions: Potteries, Seals, Old Coins
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Closed: Friday and gazetted holidays
Virat Nagar Museum in was situated in the capital, Matsayadesh in Virat Nagar. The citations of Matsayadesh have a note in the epics of India – the Mahabharat. During this period, the area around the dominion of Alwar, Bharatpur and Jaipur came to be known in Virat Nagar as Matsayadesh its capital. The Virat Nagar Museum does not posses the richest accumulation. The material found at the time of excavation are like old coins, pikkins, metallic pieces, statues, potteries and weapons have been in the display in the Virat Nagar Museum.
Museum Indology
- Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Built in: 1960 AD
- Attractions: Archives and Manuscripts
- Timings: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Closed on: Open on all days
Acharya Ram Charan Sharma in 1960, established and created the Museum Indology, this has a collection of Tantra and folk art. This museum is divided into 18 different divisions which are the archives and manuscripts, Indian textile designs, thematic folk art of India, glass and pottery items, gems, fossils and minerals etc.
The accumulations of the art and Culture in the three floors museum make Museum Indology, one of the best museums in Rajasthan.
Amer Archeology Museum
- Location: Amer, near Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Built in: 1949 AD
- Major Section: Epigraphy, Sculptures and Archaeology
- Timings: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Entry fees: Free
- Closed on: Friday and gazetted holidays
Amer Archeology Museum is located in Amers Dil Aaram Bagh of Jaipur and was built in 1949. Before this the material from Rairth, Nagar, Bairat, Sambhar etc. and the epigraphs and sculptures collected from different sites in the Jaipur State were stored at Vidyadhar Gardens in Purana Ghat . The whole collection was shifted to Dil-e-Aaram Garden in 1992.
Amer Archeology Museum has three sections: firstly the Archaeology section displayed the material found from the excavations at Nagar, Sambhar, Bansi, Pamvar, Rairth and Bairat. Second is the sculpture section, third is the Epigraphy section where there are 2 ‘Yupa Pillars’ that is the sacrificial posts.
Birla Museum
- Location: Vidya Vihar Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- On Display: Models, Charts, Science Equipments
Birla Museum of Science and Technology is located at Pilani Rajasthan in the campus of Vidya Vihar and constructed in 1954. The museum contains the latest frameworks of material, working models, science and illustrative diagrams, photographs charts and scientific equipments which explain the precepts of science. The museum also contains Gandhi Gallery and Aerodynamics Gallery. Pilani, a small town of premier business place of the industrial folk, the Birlas.
Birla Museum posses a temple of Goddesses Saraswati, the Goddess is known for arts and knowledge, this temple is very well known has Sharda Peeth this was established by Dr. G.D. Birla. This temple is located on the height of 7 feet high basement, with area spread along 25000 sq feet and with 70 pillar support; this is wholely reinforced with marble. The temple has a mix reflection of modern technology and ancient spirituality. Additionally the structure of the temple is a mix replica of Kandariya temple at Khajuraho and of North Indian scheme of construction.
Birla Museum is the perfect destination for the people who are interested in science and technology.
Fateh Prakash Museum
- Location: Inside Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan
- Built in: 1968 AD
- On Display: Clay models of local tribes and post-medieval sculptures
- Major Section: Art Gallery, Weaponry and Tribal Woodcrafts
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Entry fees: Free entry on every Monday
- Closed on: Gazetted holidays and Friday
Fateh Prakash Museum is placed inside the fort of Chittorgarh, in 1968 the Palace was changed over into museum. The wide array of accumulations in the museum facilitates this place to be the most popular museum in Rajasthan with a deep account. This palace is most crowded museum of Rajasthan. This fort has seen the sacrifices and valor of Royals.
Fateh Prakash Museum has groovy accumulations of idols and sculptures. The idol of Lord Ganpati from the 8th century to 9th century is the main attraction here; this idol is discovered from Pangarh. The statues of Ambica and Indra are found from the post medieval era in the Rashmi Village. Here in the museum has a division which is consecrated to the daggers, weapons, armoury containing old shields, knives, soldiers’ uniform, helmets, farsa and axes.
In the Fateh Prakash Museum, there is a separate room for the exhibition of the clay frameworks with the traditional getups of the tribes residing in this area. There are various sub-divisions in the museum, making easy for the visitors to have a glance at the Coins, Archeology, Weapons, Wood Crafts and the Tribal Life. If counting in numbers the museum constitutes of 125 paintings, 2 inscriptions, 18 metallic objects, 632 sculptures, 2061 coins, 55 terracotta anatomies, 318 weapons & arms and 70 artifacts objects.
Government Museum of Jhalawar
- Location: Garth Palace, Jhalawar, Rajasthan
- Attractions: Manuscripts, Paintings
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Entry Fees: For adults its Rs. 3/- and for students its Rs. 1/-
Government Museum of Jhalawar is located near the Bhawani Natya Shala in the Garth Palace. From this area you can discover many artifacts like manuscripts and paintings. Here from the 8th century, you can have a look at the architectural fragments and sculptures. This gallery is occupied by the inscriptions and the sculptures of Chandravali city.
Jhalawar is robust in History and also in the wealth of nature. If you love to be in the nest of the nature this is the perfect place for you to visit. The Government Museum of Jhalawar has the uncommon objects with a primitive grandness. The art lovers can also name this museum as the Art Museum, as the arts in exhibition of the gallery here are from the versatile reigns.
During the time of excavations the idols discovered that as an exhibition in the Government Museum of Jhalawar are the ruinations from the regions nearby. The master highlight here is the statue of Natraj, the Ardhanarishwar this means half women. There are also the sculptures of the Laxmi Narayana, Trimurti, Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu in this museum. This museum is regarded as one of the most former museum of the nation.
Govt. Central Museum
- Location: In Ram Niwas Bagh, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Built in: 1876
- On Display: Pottery & wood items, Paintings, Metals
- Main Sections: Geology, Botany, Armory, Zoology
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Closed On: Gazetted holidays and Fridays
Government Central Museum, being the older museums in the state, is situated in the heart of the Ram Niwas Bagh. Established is the year 1876, the building structure was contrived by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob. In 1986 AD it was allowed for the people to have a look in the museum.
There were number of divisions in the museum like the Industry and Art which had wood, metals and pottery in it. Then were the Textiles, Botany, Geology, Paintings, Carpets, Armory and Dolls and Toys. Apart from all this Mirza Raja Jai Singh I from Shah Abbas of Persia, at a fab cost incurred a carpet of Persian Garden. Belonging to the Ptolemaic Epoch this museum also has an Egyptian mummy. From the various sub-divisions of Rajasthan, illumination paintings are on display in the Government Central Museum. Through the medium of well-designed cycloramas, you can get a gist of the Rajasthan and the people residing here, their cultures and their land. In the beginning of 1959 the galleries and the museums on the ground floor were entirely refurbished and regrouped.
You can get the essence of the characterization of the typical ornaments and dresses from the people in Rajasthan including the higher socio-economic class of the society that are the Seths and Rajputs and also the tribes domiciling here like Bhils, Gadoliya, Meenas, Bhopas etc, these are the depiction of both female and male. The gallery as also the spotlighted the distinctive designs of Rajasthani ladies and the motifs in Mehendi Madana. The exhibition of the puppetry of Rajasthan is displayed in one of the chambers of the Government Central Museum; also you can have a look over the painted scenes from the life of the majuscule folk-hero in Marwar, Pabuji Rathore.
There is also a part in the gallery which is consecrated to the dance and music; here you can find original musical instruments of both folk and classical. The examples of the distinctive folk instruments displayed in this gallery are the instruments like Iktara, Khanjari, Madal, Dadh, Masak, Kamayacha, Bankia, Sitari and the list goes on. The dances that are instanced in the gallery are Kathak and the other dances from the Gharana of Jaipur which is very famous and includes the folk dances like Ghoomar, Holi, and Dandia etc. Ghoomar is mainly performed at the time of functions which are held in the families like marriages, baby showers or can also include other small functions. These are the dances which you can enjoy to have a look at these dances is also eye pleasing filled with various colors.
The Government Central Museum, acts as the Rajasthan State Museum.
Mehrangarh Museum
- Location: Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Attractions: Paintings, Armoury
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Closed on: Open on all days except weekends
The Mehrangarh Museum is a wonderful museum with the artifacts, paintings items, textiles etc. displayed with an ultimate thoughtness and attention. The exhibition of the priceless instances that are old enough and have a historical essence are maintained in the Howdah Gallery and Palanquin Gallery, this is a extremely eye catching experience to have a look at this.
The division of armoury in the Mehrangarh Museum shows the great aggregations of arms and weapons these are placed in the Maan Vilas, while the paintings are exhibited in the Umaid Vilas. There are many museums like this which exhibit the things of historic value and artistic point of view, the Phool Mahal, Jodhpur Takht Mahal, Umaid Bhawan Palace and the Jhanki Mahal are some of them.
Rao Madho Singh Museum
- Location: Kota Fort Palace, Rajasthan
- Attractions: Elaborate glass and mirror work, Frescoes
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
Placed on the banks of River Chambal, the Rao Madho Singh Museum exhibits the lifestyle of the Rajputs with the help of the sculptures, frescos and paintings. Majority of the things which were used by the royals in Rajasthan are all in the exhibition at the museum for the lovers of art. Kota is one of the largest cities of Rajasthan and shows the blend of the cultural heritage and the modern industries.
The Rao Madho Singh Museum got its the name from the son of Kota’s first ruler. The palace was changed over into to the museum to show the artifacts of the era which belonged to their era in the chronological order.
The miniature paintings in the Rao Madho Singh Museum are from the painting school of Kota. The chief drawing card of the museum which is well maintained is the epigrams, coins and manuscripts. In addition to this there are figurines of statues and silver utensils on the exhibition in this museum.
Udaipur Government Museum
- Location: Inside City Palace, Udaipur
- Attractions: Inscriptions, Handicrafts, Sculpture
- Timings: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Entry Fee: Free Entry Every Monday
- Closed on: Gazetted holidays and Fridays
Udaipur Government Museum is known also known as the Victoria Hall Museum was primitively situated in Gulab Bagh and now it has been transferred to Karan Vilas Mahal which is within the precincts of the Palace. It has an extensive collections of hollowed items, handicrafts, paintings, inscription and sculptures. The letterings on display in the museum compasses from 2nd century BC to 17th century AD. The art of plastic is also an additional attraction of Mewar. The gallery is dispersed over a big hall, this possess some valuable and unique illustrations – Indriya Matrika from Lagat (5th – 6th century AD); Kumari Matrika from Kumbhalgam; Shiva’s head from Kalyanpur and lain Kuber from Bansi (8th century AD).
Inscriptions on exhibitions at the Udaipur Government Museum back to 200 BC. The collection has as many as 9,000 miniature paintings approximately from the reign of Maharana Lagat Singh, which was from 1628 to 1652 AD to Maharana Swaroop Singh, is from 1842 to 1861 AD of the School of Mewar. The section is known as the Children Gallery that has frameworks of animals such as deer, tigers etc. The Udaipur Government Museum has accumulation of colored Mewari turbans.
Here are list of some other museums in Rajasthan
| Ajmer Government Museum | Junagarh Fort Of Museum |
