Museums in Jodhpur
One of the places of interest in Jodhpur are the museums
in Jodhpur. They attract tourists in ample numbers.
The Jodhpur museums in Rajasthan, India are reminiscent
of the history of Jodhpur, especially the royalty of
the past. Also displayed in the museums are the samples
of the art and craft of the region and some other exquisite
collections.
The main museums in Jodhpur, Rajasthan are:
Government Museum :
It is situated in the middle of Umaid public Gardens.
Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum :
A part of the palace complex, this museum displays a
range of items belonging to the royal family.
Mehrangarh Fort Museum :
A part of the fort complex, this museum has a wide collection
of old royal palanquins.
When in Jodhpur, do visit these museums to get a feel
of the royal past of Jodhpur. It will be an enriching
experience, especially for the children.
Government Museum Jodhpur
Government Museum of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is situated on
the High Court Road. It stands in the middle of the Umaid
public gardens. The museum building and the garden were
developed during the time of Maharaja Umaid Singhji. It
encompasses a wide collection of weapons, textiles, miniature
portraits and local arts and crafts. Also displayed in
the museum are, portraits of rulers and the manuscripts
and images of Jain Tirthankars.
Rajasthan's popular Government Museum also has a public
library and a zoo, located in the pleasant Umaid Gardens.
The museum holds a special attraction for kids. Children
get very excited by the sight of stuffed animals, including
a number of desert birds in two glass cases, each with
a thorn bush. There is also a military section, exhibiting
cumbersome wooden biplane models and an extraordinary
brass battleship.
Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum
Maharaja Umaid Singhji was very fascinated by western
lifestyle. So, he hired the services of a well-known
Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester to get
Umaid Bhavan palace constructed. A part of the palace
now houses the Umaid Bhavan Palace of Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
The museum is very well maintained, displaying an exclusive
range of items belonging to the Maharaja and the royal
family. Rajasthan's famous Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum
is highly recommended for its display of items ranging
from weapons to an array of stuffed leopards to antiques
to some fascinating crockery to various trophies. Also
exhibited is a huge banner presented by Queen Victoria
and an amazing collection of clocks.
Mehrangarh Fort Museum
Jodhpur Mehrangarh Fort Museum is one of the finest
museums in Rajasthan. It is beautifully laid out. It
has a palanquin section where you can see a wide collection
of old royal palanquins. The palanquin section of the
museum of Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan, India also includes
the elaborate domed gilt Mahadol palanquin, won in a
battle from the Governor of Gujarat in 1730. The heritage
of the Rathores, including arms, costumes, paintings,
decorated period rooms, etc, is exhibited in the museum.
The museum gives us an idea of the grandeur of the royal
families of the past.
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