The “Museums” of Jaipur provides an insight to the rich art and craft, architecture, history and life style of the people of the city. The Museums portray the various facets of one of the ancient city of our country and reflect the glorious past of the “Queen” of the desert, Jaipur. The art galleries and the museums provides vital information on the city. A trip to the Museums takes one back to the golden era of our civilization.

One of the most attractive museum of Jaipur is the “Dolls Museum” that represents the culture and tradition of each country through “Dolls” dressed in the conventional apparels.

Also known as the “Albert hall”, the “Government Central Museum” presents a comprehensive view of the ancient city of Jaipur. The museum is divided into various segments and each of which displays items of metal ware, ivory work, clay models, sculptures and other important historical details.

The “Hawa Mahal” museum is located in the huge building of Hawa Mahal. The museums bears relics of the rich historical and cultural past of the city.

The “Museum of Indology” provides detailed knowledege of the manuscripts, architectural paintings, sculptures, terracottas and stone ornaments and relevant information about India.

The “Sawai Man Singh II Museum” reflect the glorious life led by the royal rulers of Jaipur. The museum displays various items that were used by the royal family. The museum houses thousand local factories which are famous for its handicraft products.

Situated in the B.M.Birla Science and Technology Center, the “B.M.Birla Planetarium” provides an insight to the movement of planets and stars, and draws many tourist across the globe.

The “Modern Art Gallery” of Jaipur is a store house of beautiful and expressive art work of the royal artists of the golden past.

Below is a detailed list of all the Museums of Jaipur:

Dolls Museum
Government Central Museum
Hawa Mahal Jaipur
Museum of Indology
Sawai Man Singh II Museum
B.M.Birla Planetarium
Modern Art Gallery

Last Updated on 13 December 2011