Museums in Rajasthan- the Silent witness of the Architectural Wonders

The state of Rajasthan has everything for everyone. Right from historic monuments, forts, beautiful palaces and devotional temples, the desert lands narrates the tales of glorious past. The vibrant fairs and festivals, mouth watering delicious cuisines and generous hospitality make a visit to Rajasthan ‘a visit to remember’.
Apart from Forts and Palaces, the museums in Rajasthan are also a great way to peek into the enormous history, narrating an interesting tale. They can give you a clear knowledge of the diverse culture, traditions, art, architecture, craft and many other notable features. They open up a new facet of the arts that have never been found in the world. These museums are sure to attract your attentions and offers golden opportunity to glimpse the finest articles. Rajasthan houses wide variety of museums that has enormous collections to display. Let us discuss some of the remarkable museums of the desert land.


Mehrangarh Fort Museum, Jodhpur: This magnificent museum is boasted with interesting and rare collections of artifacts, textiles and imported paintings to display on its part. The mindblowing Palanquin and Howdah Galleries showcases eye catchy historic items that are old and expensive.


Arabic And Persian Research Institute, Tonk: This Persian Research Institute nestled in the heart of only Islamic- Princely state of Rajasthan patronizes a rare collections of unique Mughal literature, books that are unpublished and manuscripts of many Muslim poets that have been written in Arabic, Persian and Urdu.


Birla Museum of Science & Technology, Pilani: This amazing museum located at the Vidya Vihar campus of Pilani, immensely throws light on the enormous aspects of engineering science. It has gained enormous attraction of the travelers by displaying latest scientific equipments, different models of material science, fabulous photographs and amazing tolls to explain the metabolism of science.


Fateh Prakash Palace Museum, Chittorgarh: The Fateh Prakash Palace Museum occupies a major portion in the premises of Chittorgarh Fort since 1968. This museum has much to showcase including art gallery, old coins, wood crafts and various weapons and armory of the Tribal life.


Hawa Mahal Museum, Jaipur: Situated behind Hawa Mahal, the main attraction of Jaipur, adjoining Partap Mandir, the Hawa Mahal Museum was built in 1983. It displays the sculptural heritage collections of the place such as antiquities, fish hooks, swords, helmets, terracotta items and many other personal belongings of the powerful rulers of the Pink City, Jaipur.
Besides the aforesaid wonderful museums, there are many other mind blowing museums that are equally important, housing historical and illustrative collections. These include City Palace Museum-Udaipur, Virat Nagar Museum- Bairat, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh (II) Museum-Jaipur, Govt. Museum- Jhalawar, Shri Bangar Govt. Museum- Pali and many more.


The Museums in Rajasthan showcases an array of historic charm and cultural heritage of the place and is a must to visit them while in the desert land.