Government Museum, Udaipur
| Place | Udaipur |
|---|---|
| State | Rajasthan |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1962 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological / Heritage Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | City Palace Rd, Old City, Silawatwari, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001 |
| Visiting Time | 09:45 AM – 05:15 PM (Tuesday–Sunday) Closed on Mondays and public holidays |
| Entry Fee | ₹20 (Indian Adults) ₹10 (Indian Students) ₹100 (Foreigners) |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1887 as the Victoria Hall Museum by Maharana Fateh Singh, the Government Museum Udaipur was relocated in 1968 to the Karna Vilas Palace within the City Palace complex. It is a state-run institution dedicated to preserving the archaeological finds, royal artifacts, and artistic legacy of the Mewar region.
General Collections
The museum houses approximately 308 sculptures, 1,800 miniature paintings of the Mewar school, and a vast armory. The collection is organized into thematic galleries including a stone gallery, a painting gallery, an inscription gallery, and a specialized children’s gallery.
Unique Historical Collections
Inscribed Sculptures: A significant collection of stone carvings ranging from the 7th to the 16th century CE, predominantly sourced from temples in Kailashpuri (Eklingji). Mewar Miniature Masterpieces: Exquisite paintings from the late 1500s onwards, characterized by vibrant colors and the use of gold and silver leaf.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is distinct from the privately-owned City Palace Museum (managed by the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation), although both are located within the same palace grounds. It occupies the former "Hisab Daftar" (accounts office) of the Mewar State. |
| Artifacts | 7th-century sculptures of Shiva and Parvati; 10th-century inscription from Samidheshwar Temple; Copper plates of the Mewar dynasty; Rare coins of the Guhila period; Miniature paintings depicting the Ramayana and Mahabharata. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 294 241 9021 |
| Email ID | curmus.udaipur@gmail.com |
Artifact Gallery
