Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Mysore

Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery of Karnataka is sited within the Jaganmohan Palace in Mysore. The palace was built in the year 1861 by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar but Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery was set up in the year 1915.

Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery is located at a 10 minutes walking distance from Mysore Bus Stand. Apart from Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, the Jaganmohan Palace also host Sri Jayachamarajendra Museum. The interiors of the art gallery still boasts of its royal past.

Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery is one of the sought after tourist destinations in Karnataka for it offers an insight into the art and crafts of Karnataka. Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery at Karnataka displays the royal antiques and various artifacts which speak up about the past story.

The things to be noticed carefully at Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery in Karnataka are the exclusive gatherings of ceramics, sandalwood, ivory, stone, antique furniture, ancient musical instruments, paintings by famous artistes such as Ravi Verma and Roerich, etchings and engravings of Roman culture, photographs, antique clocks, glass paintings, wood carvings, textiles, armory, etc. You must also check out the Mysore gold leaf paintings which are on display for this kind of artistic beauty is matchless.

The ground floor of the Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery at Karnataka is devoted to portraits and wall paintings that feature the different generations and celebrations of the royal family. The portraits display the wedding rituals, annual Dasara procession, etc.

Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery of Karnataka is open on all days except Wednesday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. An entry fee of Rs 15 is charged.