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Central Museum (Albert Hall) |
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Location: In the famous Ram Niwas Garden on the main Jawaharlal Nehru Marg
Time to Visit: Open on all days except on the festival of Holi
Preferred Timings: 9.30 a.m.- 4.30 p.m.
Admission Fee: Citizen INR 5/ Foreigner: INR 30
Photography charges: Photography is prohibited
How to Reach: Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach the central museum or they can hire rickshaws, tempos and taxis
Nearest Railway Station: Jaipur Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Jaipur Airport
Time required for sightseeing: 60 minutes
(Data are as of November 2005)
Central Museum, the oldest museum of the state with its extensive collection of archaeological and handicraft exhibits is housed in the stately building of Albert Hall, one of the finest examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, the building was inaugurated in 1863 by Prince Albert and is known for its appropriate use of marble as well as sandstone.
The museum was opened to public in 1887 and is now a State Museum of the state of Rajasthan. Located in the famous Ram Niwas Garden on the main Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, it has various sections like Paintings, Art and Industry, Carpets, Toys & Dolls, Armory and Textiles representing the culture, tradition, art, costumes and history of the region.
The main attraction of the museum is the central gallery entirely dedicated to music and dances of the state. Not only the music lovers but in general anybody will like it because the gallery houses the original musical instruments both folk and classical. The other attractions are the tribal wares, unexpected exhibits of yoga postures, costumes and the interesting armory displayed in one of the sections of the museum.
Special Attraction/ Annual Event Visual explanations of Indian culture, traditions and history are given to the interested visitors.
Nearby Shopping Attractions Juneja Art Gallery, Kripal Kumbh, Johari Bazaar, Chandpol Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Kishanpol Bazaar and Khazana Walon Ka Rasta
Nearby Tourist Attractions Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Central Museum, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal and Seven Gates of the Old walled city.
Nearby Places to Eat Chanakya restaurant, LMB hotel, Niro's, Natraj restaurant, Surya Mahal, Copper Chimney, Handi restaurant, Sagar Ratna and Jaipur Inn.
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