Trip to Museums of Jaipur – Learn the things before you visit
Royal, regal and radiant- words which aptly describe the magnificence of this Pink City. Known for its rich heritage, architectural grandeur and vivid tales of history, Jaipur attracts millions of tourists for the entire year.
If you are a huge fan of history & art and wish to dig deep into the history of the dynasties which have ruled Jaipur for the longest time and also have a sight of indigenous forms of arts then a visit to Museums in Jaipur would surely be a delight for you. The very moment you start visiting these museums in Jaipur you will feel like sailing through an epic novel of heroism and royalty.
Be it anything, these museums wouldn’t even spare a minute in your trip to let you engulf all the beauty and glory it holds. Let’s have a look at museums of Jaipur which are a must visit if you are planning a trip to Jaipur.
Albert Hall Museum:
This is the most ancient and one among the most visited museums of Pink City. It was built during the visit of Prince of Whales to Jaipur in 1876. Later it was suggested that the museum would be used for showcasing the art forms of local artisans.
The museum is flooded with hordes of tourists for the entire year who come to see beautiful portraits, paintings, carpets, sculptures and other artifacts. This museum itself is famous for its vivid architecture and design.
- Timings: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Location: Ram Nivas Garden
- Closed on: Tuesday and other National Holidays
Jaipur Wax Museum:
Immortalized on the magnificent Nahargarh fort, Jaipur Wax museum showcases the wax statues of famous personalities of the world like Amitabh Bachchan, Mahatma Gandhi, Jacki Chan, Deepika Padukone, Sachin Tendulkar, and Dalai Lama. Also you may find statues of royal King and Queens of the ancient times.
- Timings: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Location: Nahargarh Fort
- Closed on: Open on all days
City Palace Museum:
Located in the heart of Pink City, this royal City Palace museum is a must-visit attraction of the city to dip deep into its history. Built by Raja Jai Singh II, the museum showcases the belongings of the royal dynasties who ruled the city in the days of yore. You may find the clothes worn by royal families and ancient rarities and also other craft works of those days.
- Timing: 9:30 AM- 5:00 PM
- Location: Jaleb Chowk
- Open on all days of the week
Jaipur’s Dolls Museum:
A visit to Jaipur’s Dolls museum is more of a treat to the eyes because of the way these dolls are presented in the unique shapes, sizes and designs. It was built in the year 1974. The museum has collection of dolls dressed in costumes from states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Punjab and others to demonstrate their lifestyle in a truly unique manner. You would be delighted to watch the dolls adorned in their wedding fineries.
- Timing: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Location: Jawahar Lal Nehru Road
- Open on all days of the week
Hawa Mahal Museum:
The museum was built in 1983 and is situated behind the magnificent Hawa Mahal in Jaipur. Hawal Mahal Museum exhibits the sculpture possessions from raid, Ganeshwar, Virat Nagar, Sambhar, and Nagar. Other than this sculptural legacy the museum also holds a dazzling collection of artifacts like antiquities, fish hooks, terracotta, swords, arrow heads, helmets and other valuable assets of Maharajas of Jaipur. The major alluring attraction of the museum is the huge storage vintage vessel of 2nd century AD.
- Timing: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Location: Near Pratap Mandir Behind Hawa Mahal
- Open on all days of the week
Anokhi Museum:
This 3 storey museum is dedicated to showcasing the textiles in Block printing. For the art buffs this museum is going to be a real treat. In addition to these block-printed textiles, the museum also holds a wide range of tools and images so that visitors can have a clear vision at the beauty of this ancient and traditional design. The main objective of Anokhi Museum is to preserve the rich heritage and art of India which is slowly getting distorted in the modernization.
- Timing: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Location: Jawahar Lal Nehru Road
- Closed on: Monday
Having visited these museums you will not only time travel to the period of kingdoms but also you will feel more connected to this city. The memories you will make here will get etched in your hearts which you can cherish for lifetime.
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