Jaipur’s list of prominent tourist attractions includes many majestic forts, royal palaces, ancient temples, and museums. Jaipur’s popular cultural beauty is well expressed in architecture and art forms. The most interesting way to dig into its glorious past is by visiting the popular Albert Hall Museum to see the Jaipur Tour Package. Take a sneak peek into its history, architecture, structures, how to reach, timings, and more.
History –
The famous State Museum “Albert Hall Museum” was built in 1876 as a concert hall. It is an astounding museum, taking its name from the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, because of its somewhat similarities in terms of architecture. The foundation of this museum was laid in 1876 when the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur for the first time.
This building was constructed using a Town Hall in 1880. Later, the king of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II suggested using it as a state museum for Industrial arts. A few years after, the museum was used to display masterpieces of local artisans. In 1881, the museum was at its magnificent beauty, and people across the country flocked here to buy or enjoy handicrafts, artwork, and other masterpieces. The buildings were under construction until 1887 and now maintain their genuine beauty.
Architecture –
It’s fine Indo-Saracenic style of architecture with exclusive stone ornamentation appeals travellers while on the Jaipur sightseeing tour. Since its inauguration, the museum has been famous for its architectural beauty. The corridors of the museum behold numerous mural paintings, Persian paintings, and more. The murals on display express ancient civilization and reign like Chinese, Babylonian, Green, and others.
Inside the Gallery –
Inside the museum, there are 16 galleries to explore. These are –
- Metal Art works including vessels, figurines, and more
- Arms and Armors hold the weapons and armors used by kings and more
- Pottery includes glazed pottery of the Delhi region and Multan
- Sculptures hold a comprehensive collection of statues from the 4th century
- Miniature Paintings of the former era
- Clay Works representing sociological themes, yoga postures, caste systems, and more
- Marble Art of Mughal reign
- International art of Pharaonic antiques, Brass Buddha, Egyptian mummy etc.
- Ivory statues, mirrors, medicine boxes, etc.
- Jewelry of royal ladies and kings
- Woodwork and Furniture of Jaipur and Kashmir
- Coins of the 11th century and before
- Musical Instruments of all forms
- Garments of the early era
- Carpet collection of various reigns and styles
How to reach?
Once located inside Jaipur, you can find several transportation options to reach the Albert Hall Museum. You can find public transportation too. The museum is located close to Mera Road Junction Railway Station. The best way to access the monument is to hire taxi to Jaipur and explore the monuments hassle-free.
Entry, Time, and Fee –
The museum remains open from 9 am till 5 pm throughout the week. It remains closed on special occasions like Holi or local holidays. The ideal time to visit the museum is from October to March. The last Tuesday of every month is its maintenance day and tourists are not allowed to enter the museums. From April to September, the last Monday of each month is for maintenance.
The entry fees for visitors are –
- For Indian Visitors INR 40/- per head
- For Indian Students INR 20/- per head
- Foreigner Visitor INR 300/- per head
- Foreign Students INR 150/- per head
On Rajasthan Day, World Heritage Day, World Tourism Day, and World Museum Day, student entry is free. Entry at night is also allowed between 7 pm and 10 pm.
Nearby attractions –
- Hawa Mahal
- Jantar Mantar
- Jal Mahal
- Jaigarh Fort
- Amber Fort
- Nahargarh Fort
Conclusion –
When in Jaipur, you will never go out of options for places to visit and things to do. It’s sombre collection of ancient artefacts and a history as rich as the state itself. With absolutely stunning architecture and intricate design, the museum takes pride in Jaipur in every way. Book the Jaipur 3 Days Tour Package with our taxi rental service for a comfortable and hassle-free experience in the city.
