| Place | Gwalior |
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| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1922 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological / Site Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Lohamandi, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474008 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Closed on Mondays and Gazetted Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Indians: ₹20; Foreigners: ₹400; Children (up to 15 yrs): Free; Photography: ₹100 (Official rates are |
Housed in the 15th-century palace built by Raja Man Singh Tomar for his queen Mrignayani, it was converted into a museum in 1922. Located within the Gwalior Fort complex, it serves as a premier repository for central Indian antiquities.
An extensive collection of over 9,000 artifacts, including stone sculptures, terracotta figurines, ancient coins, bronze icons, and inscriptions dating from the 2nd century BCE to the 17th century CE.
Features the world-renowned 10th-century Gyanspur Shalbhanjika (often called the 'Indian Mona Lisa'), a miniature sculpture praised for its exceptional artistic detailing and anatomical rhythm.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum building is a notable example of Rajput civil architecture; it includes copies of the famous 5th-7th century Buddhist frescoes from the Bagh Caves. |
| Artifacts | Shalbhanjika (Yakshi) from Gyaraspur, Nataraja Shiva (bronze), Vaikuntha Rupa Vishnu (5th century), Jain Tirthankara statues, and copper plate inscriptions. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 751 244 1107 |
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