12 Museums to Explore in Rajasthan

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Rajasthan

The Indian state having innumerable royal palaces and forts. It is also known for its Thar desert, royal culture and historical monuments, such as the Hawa Mahal, and the numerous baoris.

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Museums by destinations in Rajasthan

Jaipur (4)

Udaipur (4)

Sawai Madhopur (2)

Alwar (1)

Jhunjhunu (1)

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Museums to Explore in Rajasthan

Albert Hall Museum

It is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the state museum of Rajasthan. The building is situated in Ram niwas garden. It is also called the Government Central Museum.

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Alwar Museum

Situated in the vicinity of City Palace, the Government Museum in Alwar was established in 1940. Housing a brilliant collection of paintings, frescoes, and artifacts, the museum boasts of rich ancient heritage of the royal families.

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bagore ki haveli

A Haveli in Udaipur right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at Gangothri ghat .The palace has over a hundred rooms, with displays of costumes and modern art. The glass and mirror in the interiors are Haveli work.

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Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal

This is a cultural institution in Udaipur engaged in studying Folkart, culture, songs, and festivals of Rajasthan.

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Birla Science Centre

This is one of the famous science museum in India. It is the first science & technology museum of India. After its establishment many other technological museums established by taking its inspiration.

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City Palace Jaipur

The City Palace, Jaipur was established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. After the Maharaja moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727, the City Palace not only became the ceremonial and administrative seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur but was also the location of religious and cultural events, as well as a patron of arts, commerce, and industry.

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Jaigarh Fort

The fort was built by Jai Singh II in 1726 to protect the Amer Fort and its palace complex and was named after him. he fort features a cannon named "Jaivana"(Jaivana Cannon), which was manufactured in the fort precincts and was then the world's largest cannon on wheels.

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Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History

This is India's fourth regional museum of natural history with exhibits of plants, animals, and geology of the western region of India.

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Saheliyon-ki-Bari

This is a major garden and a popular tourist place in Udaipur. It lies in the northern part of the city and has fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants. It was built by Rana Sangram Singh. There is also a small museum here.

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Shilpgram

The Shilpgram Museum is a craft village, situated near Ramsinghpura village. It is a living ethnographic museum depicting the tremendous diversity in crafts, art and culture of various Indian states, especially the western part.

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Vintage and Classic Car Museum

Moving away from the grand forts, castles and pristine lakes that Udaipur is so well known for, the Vintage Car Museum makes an interesting diversion. The museum is a collection of a good many vintage automobile models used by the Mewar dynasty of Udaipur. The Mewar dynasty happens to be one of the most opulent Rajput rulers, leading plush and luxurious lifestyles. Here at the Vintage Car Museum, you will get a tiny glimpse of it in the Rolls Royce and Mercedes models.

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Wax museum

The gallery assembled with glorious life-like figures. Well, let’s get back on track. This incredible Indian-European architectural idea behind Nahargarh Fort has successfully installed its very first wax museum in Jaipur on 17th of December 2016. The museum that is installed at a heritage site is the first ever in the world. Although it has some drawbacks,

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