Government Museum, Jhalawar
| Place | Jhalawar |
|---|---|
| State | Rajasthan |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1915 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological / Heritage Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Garh Palace, Palace Rd, Near Bada bazar, Bhoj Mohalla, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001 |
| Visiting Time | 09:45 AM – 05:15 PM (Saturday–Thursday) Closed on Fridays and specific public holidays |
| Entry Fee | ₹20 (Indian Adults) ₹10 (Indian Students) ₹100 (Foreigners) |
Museum Introduction
Established on June 1, 1915, by Raj Rana Bhawani Singh, the Government Museum is one of the oldest museums in Rajasthan. It was relocated in 2012 to the mardana (eastern) wing of the historic Garh Palace in Jhalawar. The museum is a premier repository for the archaeological and artistic heritage of the Jhalawar State, featuring 32 galleries of international standards.
General Collections
The collection includes nearly 1,00,000 specimens, featuring rare 5th to 10th-century sculptures, epigraphs, and inscriptions recovered from the ruins of Chandravati and Jhalrapatan. It also houses an extensive range of miniature paintings, royal portraits, rare manuscripts, coins, and 19th-century weapons.
Unique Historical Collections
Ardhanarishvara Nataraja: A world-renowned 8th-century sculpture of Shiva as half-male and half-female, notably exhibited in London (1982) and Moscow during the Festival of India. Pictorial Vedas: An extraordinary set of paintings representing the four Vedas (Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva) in anthropomorphic and zoo-morphic forms. Murals by Garsiram Hardev Sharma: Exceptional wall paintings by the head painter of Nathdwara, commissioned in the early 20th century.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum building is part of the Garh Palace, which was declared a protected monument by the State Government in 2012. The complex also houses the unique Bhawani Natyashala, an opera-style theater built in 1921. |
| Artifacts | 8th-century standing Chamunda statue from Chandrabhaga; Three-mouthed Shiva sculpture; Inscribed stone slabs from Jhalrapatan; Palm leaf manuscripts; Ivory opera glasses; Royal portraits of neighboring Rajput rulers. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 7432 230099 |
| Email ID | custmus.jhalawar@gmail.com |
Artifact Gallery