Museums in Rajasthan
What can be the better way than visiting a museum to gain knowledge about the art and craft, history and culture of Rajasthan. There are many art galleries and museums in Rajasthan that promote and preserve the culture of the state. Rajasthan museums house stunning collections of paintings, sculptures, coins, folk dresses, puppets, manuscripts, masks, terracotta shrines, excavated materials and arm and weapon. Various cities and towns in Rajasthan have museums and art galleries taking you back to the memory lane. These Rajasthan museums help in promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of the region.
City Palace Museum, Jaipur
Housed in the famous City Palace of Jaipur, the City Palace Museum is one of the most famous museums in Rajasthan. City Palace in Jaipur has something for everyone. Visit the Art Gallery in the Diwan-e-khana and have a glimpse at a superb collection of Indo-Persian and old Mughal carpets. Here you will see paper and palm leaf books, religious texts, paintings and palaquins. The textile Gallery in Mubarak Mahal is a nice place to see various costumes of the gone-by era. The Museum also has arm and weapon section.
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