Albert Hall Museum

About Albert Hall Museum Mahabaleshwar


The Albert Hall museum Jaipur functions as the state museum of Rajasthan. The museum is also the oldest in the state. This great museum is located in Ram Niwas garden. This is an excellent example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Government central museum is another name of the Albert Hall.

The cultural beauty of Jaipur is well preserved and stored in architectural and art forms. If you want to learn about the city’s history and other things then the museum is the best place to do so. All the important aspects regarding the city’s history are stored there. An exclusive collection of objects and artifacts is available at the Albert Hall Museum. The Albert Hall Museum has a very rich and fine collection of jewelry, carpets, ivory, and paintings. 

19th-century metal works including figurines, vessels, and slavers with zodiac signs, and most importantly, the shields showcasing the great legendary battle of Mahabharata are also available in the museum. The weapons used by the Mughals, Turks, British, and Rajputs are also there. A large collection of statues from the late 4th century is also available for visitors. Exotic marble art from the Mughal era is also intact in the museum. Ancient woodworks like a drummer, boar box, and almirah can also be found. 

The museum remains closed on the occasion of Holi only ( Indian festival ). At the Albert Hall Museum Jaipur entry fee is not charged from those students who enter the museum between 10 A.M-12 P.M. Also, the Albert Hall Museum ticket costs only 20 rupees for Indian students.

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Albert Hall Museum

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Timings :9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M and 7-10 P.M.

Time Required : 2 hours

Entry Fee : 40 for Indians and 300 for foreign tourists

Contact Number: +91 9024104977

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History


Samuel Swinton Jacob was the main designer of the Albert Hall Museum and he was assisted by Mir Tujumool Hoosein. The building of the museum was built in 1876 as a town hall. Because of the similarity of the architecture with the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, the museum got its name, Albert. This museum was initially planned to be a town hall by the Maharaja Ram Singh. Later on, the next Maharaja Madho Singh decided that this building should be a museum for the art of Jaipur. Once being declared as a museum the building was being used for showcasing the works of local artisans. 

Around the year 1881, the museum became famous all over India and people from across the country used to visit in search of some great artwork or handicrafts. The museum even became famous in England also. Museums have always been the place that attracts history enthusiasts. People who admire ancient artifacts or any other thing that they can relate with the past, love to spend time in museums.

Architecture


Indo-Saracenic architecture and exclusive stone ornamentation provide a magnificent look to the museum. The museum from its early days was famous for its architectural wizardry. Numerous Mural and Persian paintings can be seen on both sides of the corridors of the museum with many other paintings. Various ancient civilizations like Greek and Babylonian are expressed on the mural paintings.

Activities


  • A total of 16 galleries are available inside the museum. These various galleries showcase a variety of things such as metal art, pottery, sculptures, and clay works. 
  • An Egyptian mummy remains the main attraction for the visitors. 
  • A miniature painting of Mewar is also quite famous among visitors. 
  • The 19th-century Japanese dolls also catch the eye, especially of the young visitors. Royal jewels and priceless antiques are also present. For those who love history, this museum is nothing short of Mecca for them.

Tips for visiting


  • Various ancient metal arts are also worth seeing.
  • Those who fantasize about wars and battles must see the arms and armor gallery.
  • Rules of the museum must be followed and do not create noise by maintaining decency.
  • On Rajasthan Day, World Heritage Day, World Museum Day, and World Tourism Day entry into the museum is free.

Best time to visit


The only advice is to visit the museum in your free time, then only you can truly experience the art present there. You can visit this during evening time as the Albert Hall lights up beautifully in various colorful lights. 

Nearby Atractions


  • Nahargarh Fort
  • World Trade Park
  • Jal Mahal
  • Amer Fort
  • Hawa Mahal

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Nearby Hotels


  • Hotel Aone Rooms
  • Hotel Classic Inn
  • Hotel Metro Inn
  • Radisson Blu Jaipur

Interesting Facts About Albert Hall Museum


  • The Albert Hall museum Jaipur was initially constructed for being used as a town hall. Later on, it was changed to be used as a museum.
  • A total of 16 galleries are present in the museum.
  • Students can enter for free between 10 A.M- 12 P.M.
  • Entry into the museum is free on Rajasthan Day, World Heritage Day, World Museum Day, and World Tourism Day.

Nearby Restaurants


  • Masala Chowk
  • Pawana Rajasthani Vyanjan
  • The Grill Restaurant
  • Niros Restaurant

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Customer Reviews

Hoteldekho.com Reviews

  • ( 5 - Excellent Based on 1 review )
  • jeevanc207
  • Jaipur
  • ( On january 10, 2022 )
  • 5 - Excellent

Great service and friendly team

Our Rajasthan trip was very unorganized and from day 1 we need to argue for each committed hotel and details. Driver and hotel were not informed in advance and we need to pay 12000/- for the forceful event at the hotel which was never informed to us.

Hoteldekho.com Reviews

  • ( 5 - Excellent Based on 1 review )
  • jeevanc207
  • Jaipur
  • ( On january 10, 2022 )
  • 5 - Excellent

Great service and friendly team

Our Rajasthan trip was very unorganized and from day 1 we need to argue for each committed hotel and details. Driver and hotel were not informed in advance and we need to pay 12000/- for the forceful event at the hotel which was never informed to us.

People Also Ask About Albert Hall Museum

The museum is famous for its vast collection of various historical things such as weapons, jewels, paintings, and pottery.

No, for Indian visitors the price is 40 Indian rupees and for foreign visitors, it is 300 Indian rupees.

Initially, it was built to be used as a town hall but after some years it was transformed into a museum.

Photography with the camera is not allowed but a phone camera can be used for photography.

Nearby hotels are Hotel Aone Rooms, Hotel Classic Inn, Hotel Metro Inn, and Radisson Blu Jaipur.

Masala Chowk, Niros Restaurant, and The Grill Restaurant are close to the restaurant.

Nearby attractions are Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar.

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