Albert Hall Museum
Albert Hall Museum or the Central Museum, sited amid the gardens of Ram Niwas Bagh in Jaipur, is one of the oldest museums in the state of Rajasthan. This museum was designed by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob in 1876 for the purpose of greeting King Edward VII, Prince of Wales on his visit to India.
The museum exhibits a rare collection of ancient stuffs including miniature paintings, carpets, metal and wood crafts, toys, dolls, arms and weapons and an Egyptian mummy belonging to the Ptolemaic Era. The most extraordinary of them is the carpet that depicts the scene of a Persian garden with gushing streams. This carpet was bought by Mirza Raja Jai Singh I at a dear price from Shah Abbas of Persia.
Location
The museum is housed in Ram Niwas Bagh in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Best time to Visit
The best time to visit Albert Hall Museum is from October to March. The weather treats the tourists really well during this period. In the other months, the temperature rises up to 45 degrees and even more than that on some days. Therefore, tourists should book their tickets to see the attractions in Jaipur in between October and March.
How to Reach
If you are taking route direct from the airport, then the nearest one is Sanganer airport which is at a distance of 10 kms from Albert Hall Museum. The nearest railway station is Merta Road Jn railway station, which is at a proximity of 2 kms. You can also book a cab if you want to make your trip more convenient.
Location of Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Albert Hall Museum - Entry Fee, Timing, Address, Official Website | |
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Address | Ram Niwas Garden, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan - 302004 |
Entry Fee : | Entry Fee for Indians : 20 Rs. Entry Fee for Indian Students : 10 Rs. Entry Fee for Overseas Tourist : 150 Rs. Entry Fee for Overseas Tourist Students : 75 Rs. |
Timings : | Visiting Hours - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM It is open from Saturday to Thursday and closed on Friday |
Phone No (Official) | +91-141-2570099 |
Official Website | alberthalljaipur.gov.in |
Photography allowed or not | Allowed |
Nearest railway station | Merta Road Jn Railway Station |
Last Updated on : September 22, 2016
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