Established in 1940, the Government Museum, Alwar is located on the upper floors of Alwar City Palace. The museum is divided into four galleries that house vintage artefacts and artworks. The first gallery contains sculpture and inscriptions while the second gallery displays musical instruments, stuffed birds, animals, textiles, ivory, marble objects etc.
The third gallery is an important one as it contains a unique collection of paintings and manuscripts in Persian, Sanskrit and Urdu including Gulistan, Babumama, Shahnama etc. The fourth gallery contains the arms and armoury of the state’s former rulers. There are over 2700 arms and weapons of various kinds such as shields, swords, pistols , rifles, daggers, etc. The Museum also has a notable collection of over 9702 coins.
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Museum administered by
State Government
Person in charge
Updated
Quick Facts
Address:
City Palace, Mohalla Ladiya, Alwar, Rajasthan - 301001
Visiting Time:
Sunday: 9:45 am - 5:15 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:45 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday: 9:45 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday: 9:45 am - 5:15 pm
Friday: 9:45 am - 5:15 pm
Saturday: 9:45 am - 5:15 pm
The museum remains shut on Dhulandi (Holi).
Phone:
+91-7737058438Email:
Entry Fees:
Adults (Indian nationals): Rs. 20/-
Students (Indian nationals): Rs. 10/-
Adults (Foreign nationals): Rs. 100/-
Students (Foreign nationals): Rs. 50/-
Student ticket will be issued on showing valid ID card.
Children below 7 years: Free
Student groups between 10 -12 am on the recommendation of their respective institute: Free
Free entry days: 30th March - Rajasthan Diwas, 18th April - World Heritage Day, 18th May - World Museum Day and 27th September - World Tourism Day
