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Museums of Rajasthan

Rajasthan tours are all about glorious Indian history and one can never have enough of peeking in the past. The ideal way of unfolding the past is by exploring the several museums of Rajasthan. These museums feature ancient items for the visitors to view and know the associated history. Let's have a peek into various museums of Rajasthan that you can visit while touring Rajasthan:-

By Afifa AnsariPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur

One of the fine galleries of Jaipur, Albert Hall is considered a very popular tourist attraction. It houses several ancient delights of the past. Featuring over 24,930 exhibits, this museum was built in the year 1887 by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob. It isn't a popular tourist destination but is also a place to enhance knowledge of the various civilizations. One can book Rajasthan tour packages from Thrillophilia.

The main complex of the museum boasts a fine architecture of Indo-Saracenic style. The massive courtyards, vast pillars, and arches make the place look awestriking. The many displayed exhibits include eternal paintings, weapons, tribal art, jewelry, clocks, arms, sculptures, textiles, musical instruments, and many such items of the bygone era.

Anokhi Museum of Hand Paintings, Jaipur

This is a popular museum that attracts the attention of the artists and painting lovers. For all those who have an interest in block paintings, this is the place to be. This museum of Jaipur boasts the best block painted garments in the world. It is also Anokhi brand's cultural endeavor. The ancient form of Rajasthani art is to be seen here.

Not just the clothing is available here to witness, there's also details of the fabric and others mentioned along with. Featuring over a hundred such excellent garments, Anokhi Museum is also UNESCO certified. This museum plays a major role in keeping the ancient alive. Apart from this, there are various educational and cultural programs hosted by the museum to promote this ancient art form.

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Government Museum, Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is renowned for the royal history that it owns. Established back in the year 1984, this museum is a major attraction of the city. It was established by the Government of Rajasthan along with the Department of Archeology and Museums. The displays of the museum mostly belong to the 7th and 9th centuries.

Some of the many displays include marine fossils, household stuff, statues, wooden fossils of the state bird of Rajasthan, ornaments, and others. Additionally, some of the finest sculptures of the Lodurva and Kiradu townships are also displayed in the museum.

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Maharao Madho Singh Museum, Kota

Boasting some of the finest Rajputana paintings, marvelous antiques, and exquisite sculptures, the Maharao Madho Singh Museum is quite an interesting place to explore. It houses various items that were used by the Kota rulers back in time. It surely makes an interesting place to be visited.

Sardar Government Museum Jodhpur

Visit the Sardar Government Museum and get to know about the royal history of Jodhpur city. Built back in 1909, this museum is nestled within the Umaid public gardens. It was crafted by Henry Vaughan Lanchester under Maharaja Umed Singh's reign.

Some of the many marvels that the museum houses include almost 400 sculptures, miniature paintings, ancient coins, arms, stone sculptures, ancient inscriptions, terracotta artwork, metallic objects, stuff toys, and many such ancient delights. Also, lying in the close vicinity of the museum is a large library and a zoo. Finally, another interesting part of the museum is the history section where tools, memorials, wooden models, weapons, and brass models are displayed for the visitors.

Ahar Museum, Udaipur

Much renowned for its Ahar Cenotaphs, the Ahar Museum is one of the major attractions amongst tourists visiting Udaipur. There are also displays of beautiful pottery items belonging to the Mesolithic age and various other artifacts belongings to 1700 BC.

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