Complete information about visiting the Albert Hall Museum of Jaipur

History of Albert Hall Museum Jaipur

The history of the Albert Hall Museum Jaipur is believed to be about 150 years old. The foundation of which was laid on 6 February 1876 during the visit of Prince of Wales Albert Edward to Jaipur. It was not certain how the building would be used. At the suggestion of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II in 1880, a temporary museum was built in 1881 to display the products of local artisans. Albert Hall was completed in 1887 by Samuel Swinton Jacob, director of the Jaipur PWD. The temporary museum, whose artifacts were collected from many parts of India and its neighbors transferred to the new museum. Take a trip to Jaipur with a JCR CAB, hire a car rental in Jaipur, and enjoy the Incredible destination.

The architecture of Albert Hall Museum

The Albert Hall Museum building is a good example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. The corridors were decorated with frescoes in a wide variety of styles and European, Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, and Babylonian civilizations are also depicted, and the museum's galleries have a collection of antiques and artifacts from the past. Where ancient coins, marble art, pottery, carpets, and especially Egyptian mummies have been placed.

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Gallery collections worth visiting inside the Albert Hall Museum

The Albert Hall Museum has various entertaining galleries that display objects and treasures from the nineteenth century to ancient times. Some of them you can see 

Carpet Gallery

The Carpet Gallery is the best example of Persian garden carpets in the world. Which were purchased in 1632 AD at the time of Mirza Raja Jai ​​Singh whose carpet has a view of the Persian garden. It is divided into four parts which are sub-divided into several sections. Each part of different colors makes the carpet look fabulous. In which fishes, birds, turtles, and other Chinese animals can also be seen. And here in the gallery can be seen doormats, Mughal, and circular carpets with floral patterns. Choose a fleet and rent a taxi service in jaipur for a closer look at the carpet gallery with JCRCAB.

Clay Art Gallery

The gallery depicts the exquisite postures of the 19th century, including yogic postures, sociological themes, craftsmanship, etc.

Coin Gallery

In this interesting gallery, you will see a wide range of coins used by the Mughals and the British. Punch-marked coins are considered to be the most ancient times in the history of coins. Many Mughal period coins belonging to the reigns of Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb were discovered in different parts of Rajasthan.

Jewelry Gallery

It has all the cheap jewelry worn by farmers in the 19th century. They were made of silver and brass. Here are some items you can see like anklets, rings, hair pins, bracelets, and necklaces.

Musical Instruments Gallery

In this gallery, you can see ancient Indian musical instruments such as shehnai, dhap, pungi ravan hatha etc.

Some interesting facts about the Albert Hall Museum

• Albert Hall Museums is also known as the Government Central Museum, the oldest museum in the state of Rajasthan.
• The Albert Hall Museum was named after King Albert Edward IV.
• Albert Hall is a perfect blend of museum-based Indo-Saracenic architecture.
• It was initially intended to make it a town hall but was designed by Madho Singh II to become a museum.

Albert Hall Museum opening and closing hours

If you are planning to visit Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur, then it is necessary for you to know that Albert Hall is open daily for museum visitors from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and 7.00 pm to 10 pm.

Albert Hall Museum Entry Fee

If you are planning to visit the Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur, then tell you that -

For Indian tourists: Rs 40

For Indian Students: Rs 20

For Foreign Students: Rs 150

And there is an entry fee of Rs 300 for foreign tourists.

There is no entry fee for children below seven years.

And admission is free for all tourists on Rajasthan Day, World Heritage Day, World Museum Day, and World Tourism Day.

Best time to visit the Albert Hall Museum Jaipur

If you are planning to visit Jaipur, then tell that November to February is the best time to visit Jaipur. Because this time gives you an ideal atmosphere to travel to the city. Avoid traveling to Jaipur during summers starting in March as the temperature reaches 45 ° C. This can discourage your journey. And when it comes to the best time of day, night time can be preferred here, because when it is illuminated with yellow light, the buildings look more attractive.

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