Sunday, January 11, 2009

Rajasthan Museums & Art Galleries

Museums and Art Galleries in Rajasthan: Museums in Ajmer, Museums in Alwar, Museums in Bharatpur, Museums in Chittorgarh, Museums in Jaipur, Museums in Jodhpur, Museums in Jaisalmer, Museums in Kota, Museums in Udaipur

Ajmer Government Museum The Museum was started in 1908 by the Government of India with the object of collecting and preserving many unique objects of antiquarian interest which were lying uncared for and scattered all over Rajasthan.

Alwar Government MuseumThe Alwar Government Museum popularly known as the City Museum is located within the complex of the Old City Palace.

Bharatpur Museum Located in the centre of the famous Lohagarh Fort, the Bharatpur Museum houses a rich collection of archaeological wealth of the nearby areas as well as from the old Bharatpur State.

Prachina Museum It contains a fine collection of antique Rajput weaponry, jade handle daggers, camel hide dhals (shiedls) and inliad handguns and camel guns.

Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum Explore royal treasures at the Ganga Government Museum in Bikaner with Indian Horizons. Also known as the Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum.

Hawa Mahal Museum Hawa Mahal or the ‘Palace of Winds’ was built in 1799 by the poet king Sawai Pratap Singh for the royal ladies to enjoy the procession and day to day activities from the coll confinement of this majestic façade.

Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum The Maharaja of Jaipur (Man Singh II) was the last ruler of the city of Jaipur, India who saw the city's transition from a princely state to a secular one.

Jaisalmer Folklore Museum Jaisalmer is named after its founder Rawal Jaisal (see History). Jaisalmer means the Hill Fort of Jaisal. Jaisalmer is also called as the Golden city of India because the yellow sand gives a yellowish-golden touch to the city & its surrounding area.

The Mehrangarh Museum Jodhpur Jodhpur Mehrangarh Fort Museum is one of the finest museums in Rajasthan. It is beautifully laid out. It has a palanquin section where you can see a wide collection of old royal palanquins.

Kota Government Museum Kota is the industrial hub of Rajasthan & has an atomic power plant. It is situated on the banks of Chambal river & famous for its fort & dams.

Udaipur City Palace Museum Udaipur, City Guide facilitates its visitors to come closer to the ethnic India tourism, by visiting to the royal City Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Udaipur City Palace is one of the largest palaces in the world, encompassing some of the magnificent architectural splendors like City Palace Museum.

Udaipur Government Museum Museum of Udaipur peeps into the glorious past of the Royal city. Grab more information about popular Art Museums in Udaipu.

Albert Hall Museum Jaipur Central Museum or the Albert Hall lies in the Ram Niwas Garden. It is a vast and verdant garden housing a zoo, a greenhouse, an aviary, a museum and a sports ground.

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