Deeg Palace Museum
| Place | Bharatpur, Deeg |
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| State | Rajasthan |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1951-52 |
| Museum Type | Palace Museum / Site Museum / Heritage |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Deeg Palace, Deeg, Rajasthan 321203 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Saturday to Thursday Closed on Fridays.) |
| Entry Fee | ₹25 (Indians) ₹300 (Foreigners) Children below 15 years are free. |
Museum Introduction
The museum was formally organized in 2003 within the palace complex built by Maharaja Suraj Mal (1756–1763 AD) and his father, Badan Singh. It showcases the opulent lifestyle of the Jat royalty, with the primary galleries housed in the Gopal Bhavan and Kishan Bhavan.
General Collections
The collection includes 547 documented articles ranging from royal furniture and Persian carpets to historical documents and weaponry. The galleries are set within original royal chambers, including the Man Singh Hall, the Billiards Room, and the Zenana (Queen’s) apartments.
Unique Historical Collections
War Trophies from Mughal Forts: Features a black marble throne and a white marble swing (Noorjahan ka jhoola) brought from Delhi’s Red Fort by Raja Jawahar Singh in 1764. The complex also houses a looted gun captured from the Agra Fort.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | Yes |
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| Notes | The palace is famous for its cooling system where water was drawn by bullocks into massive reservoirs to feed hundreds of fountains. During Holi (Braj Mahotsav), organic color pouches were historically placed in the pipes to create "rainbow fountains." |
| Artifacts | Sandalwood sculpture of Lord Venugopal; Furniture made of ivory and elephant legs; Wooden hand-driven cooler; Vintage crockery and silver-ware; Traditional "Chaar Baag" garden layout. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 5641 220115 (ASI Office Deeg) 0141-2822800 (Directorate of Tourism) |
| Email ID | trcbharatpur-dot@rajasthan.gov.in (Tourist Reception Centre) |