Famous Museums In Rajasthan :

Just like its monuments and traditions, the museums of Rajasthan fascinate people cutting across all cross sections of society. These marvellous museums depicting 1000 years old history are worth  From coins to arms to tanks to garments, the galleries of Rajasthan houses everything. Museums are the store-houses of information and depict the art and culture of a Nation.

Albert Hall Museum Jaipur :-

Housing the ultimate charms of Royal Rajasthan, the Albert Hall Museum is considered as the finest gallery in Jaipur. This veritable museum was designed by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob in February 21, 1887 to impress King Edward VI and currently includes more than 24,930 exhibits. This institution is considered as a centre for conveying knowledge related to civilization, improving the skills of upcoming artisans, and protecting traditional Indian arts, crafts, architectural forms.

Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing Jaipur :-

This museum is a must visit for all the craft & block print lovers. Anokhi Museum houses the world’s best block painting garments and is a cultural endeavor of Anokhi clothing brand. This museum exhibits the oldest art form of Rajasthani art at its very best. Detailed explanation about every cloth is mentioned along with the quality of fabric and various other details. Anokhi Museum holds a UNESCO certification and houses more than a hundred garments.

The main purpose of this museum is to promote the oldest art form of Rajasthan. Other then the exhibits, the Museum organizes various educational programs and workshops to focus on various aspects of this ancient craft. There are various demonstrations related to block carving, print making, and block carving, etc. for all the visitors on a daily basis.

Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum Bikaner :-

View the unique secrets, caricatures and artwork of Rajasthan at the government museum, commonly known as the Ganga Government Museum or Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum. Built in 1937, this place displays terracotta ware from the Gupta period, Rajasthani traditional musical instruments, rich gold paintings by local artisans, exquisite carpets and royal vestments. This vast museum reflects the rich legacy and traditions of not only Rajasthan but of entire India. Photographs, artworks, paintings, metals, teak wood works are displayed on the ground floor, while on the second floor sculptures of bronze and terracotta, armoury, miniature paintings and carpets are showcased.

Government Museum Jaisalmer :-

Jaisalmer is a treat for all those people who love history and wish to discover unique things. This Government Museum is Established in 1984 by the Department of Archeology and Museums And The Government of Rajasthan. The Museum offers a huge collection of marine and wood fossils, Rajasthan‘s state bird Godawan or ‘The great Indian bustard and also traditional household stuffs, rock-cut crockery, ornaments and statues from the 7th and 9th century. This museum also have features some of the rarest sculptures from Kiradu and Lodurva townships.

Sardar Government Museum Jodhpur :-

Peak into the history of Jodhpur, and witness its lavish culture at the Government Museum. It is located inside Umaid public gardens and was built in 1909. The museum was constructed under the reign of Maharaja Umed Signhji, and was built by Henry Vaughan Lanchester. The Government Museum houses around 400 sculptures, 10 ancient inscriptions, thousands of miniature paintings, terracotta artwork, ancient coins, metallic objects, arms, stuff toys, stone sculptures, inscriptions and other miscellaneous objects which are simply astonishing. Within the museum vicinity there is a well stocked library and zoo. There is a separate history section for military memorabilia which exhibits tools, weapons, memorials, brass and wooden models. This informative temple of learning is worth a visit for all the art and craft lovers.

Sadul Singh Museum Bikaner :-

Housed on the second floor of Lalgarh palace, this museum was established in the year 1972. It exhibits a wide spectrum of Georgian paintings, hunting trophies and rare artefacts. The museum is dedicated to the great kings of Bikaner namely, Maharaja Ganga Singh, Sadul Singh and Karni Singh.

Maharao Madho Singh Museum Kota :-

Maharao Madho Singh Museum is a major tourist attraction in Kota. Situated in the old palace, it houses a rich collection of Rajput paintings of the Kota school, exquisite sculptures and other valuable antiques. This museum is the treasure house of artistic items used by the rulers of Kota.