Albert Hall Museum

Albert Hall Museum


















Albert Hall Museum is the oldest museum in the Jaipur city of Rajasthan. It was designed by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob in 1876 to greet King Edward VII as Prince of Wales was on his visit to India. It was made open to public after 10 years. The museum is situated at the center of Ram Nivas  Baug.
 It displays rare articles including textiles, carpets, paintings, metal and wood crafts, pottery, arms and weapons, flora and fauna of the state, toys, dolls and even an Egyptian mummy that belongs to the Ptolemaic Epoch, ivory, stone, metal sculptures, colourful crystal works etc. In this museum, one gallery is dedicated to Mehndi, body art and great Rajasthani motifs and designs.

Albert Hall Museum


Albert Hall Museum
Every pillar of the Albert Hall Museum has a different design. Puppets and Phad paintings are also displayed in a separate gallery. It is a must-visit place for tourists as you can have a look at the royal belonging and know how their life style was.

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  1. Nice post. Albert Hall Museum, also known as the Government Central Museum, this one of the oldest museums ofJaipur and retains the essence of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The museum houses a number of courtyards, archways and towers standing as a symbol for rich architectural heritage of the country. For tourist accommodation, check out these hotels in Jaipur.

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