Central Museum in Jaipur

Rajasthan is famous for its array of royal razzmatazz and tourists planning to travel to Jaipur are offered some of the best that Rajasthan has to offer. The Pink City of the royal Indian state of Rajasthan is renowned for its rich past. The heritage of Jaipur is revealed in the many museums that dot it. The Central Museum or the Albert Hall is one such place that tourist can get a glimpse of the heritage and history of Rajasthan during their Jaipur travel.

The Central Museum or the Albert Hall is a mixture of pillars, arches, and courtyards adorned with murals. Located in the Ram Niwas Garden, the museum building was constructed under the guidance of a British Army officer, Lt. Swinton Jacob.

Maharaja Ram Singh, then king of Jaipur wanted this building to be the town hall, but his successor Madho Singh had different plans. He decided to convert the building as an art museum for the city of Jaipur. There is an interesting display of rural life of Rajasthan in the museum.

The museum houses a vast collection of metalwork, jewellery, textile and ivory carving. There are specimens of embossed, hammered and chiseled brassware. There is also a good collection of pottery objects in addition to the sculpture and paintings in the museum. Tourists may visit the Central Museum or the Albert Hall anytime between 10.30 am and 4.30 pm, during their Jaipur holidays.