Museums In Udaipur

Museum of Udaipur peeps into the glorious past of the Royal city। Grab more information about popular Art Museums in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Udaipur is a majestic city that presents artifacts of the bygone age by the means of museums. These museums peep into the ancient times of the imperial city. If you have planned to come to the city of Udaipur, then take out some time to visit the art museums of Udaipur. These museums are made to preserve the priceless objects of the noble kings. Various museums of Udaipur offer a glimpse of the items that used to be the part of the regal lifestyle. Udaipur Government is making constant efforts to preserve the artifacts of the previous age. If you are keen to know about the glorious past, these museums would be of great interest for you.

City Palace Museum is one the popular museums of Udaipur, revealing the work of art। Ahar Archeological Museum is another museum possessing the antiques that dates back to the 10th century. We have discussed this museum in our article of Ahar under the section of Excursions. Museum at Gulab Bagh is one more museum that is covered under the article of Gulab Bagh. Even, the famous Bagore Ki Haveli has a museum, where you can trace the paintings and sculptures of the former age. Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal is a genuine effort to keep the arts and crafts alive. Know more about these museums in detail in the following articles.

Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum
Udaipur city is having a large number of museums to preserve the rich art and heritage of Udaipur city. It can be said that the number of museums in Udaipur city is quite same to the number of historic tales related to the city of Udaipur.

Location : Near Chetak Circle
Built By : Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal
Highlights : Remarkable collection of Rajasthani Folk Art
How to reach : One can easily reach Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum from the city by taking Local Buses, Tongas, Auto-Rickshaws and Taxis

Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum in Udaipur is one of the most popular attractions of the city. The city of Udaipur is full of museums. It is being said that the number of stories related to the city is equal to the number of museums present here. Among the host of museums which have tried to preserve the rich history and tradition of Udaipur the Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum in Udaipur is the best of its kind.

The museum is open seven days a week and the visiting hours are from nine to six। Sightseeing in Udaipur remains incomplete without a visit to this exotic museum. Established in the year 1952 by Padma Shri Devi Lal Samar the museum has the sole intention of preserving the culture and art of Rajasthan and its adjacent states. The museum also takes initiative to conserve the rich performing arts native to the state. Thus the museum authorities have set up the Bharatiya Lok kala mandal. The members of this group have performed stage shows both at the national and international platforms.

City Palace Museum

The City Palace museum is then entered through the Ganesh Deori meaning the door of Lord Ganesh। This leads to the Rajya Angan, the royal courtyard that is the very spot where Maharana Udai Singh met the sage who told him to find a city here.

Location : Inside the City Palace Complex
Highlights : Detailed Rajasthani Art
How to reach : One can easily reach City Palace Museum from the city by taking Local Buses, Tongas, Auto-Rickshaws and Taxis

City Palace Museum has a remarkable collection of ancient sculptures, curios, antiques and inscriptions of the bygone era. Located inside the complex of City Palace, this museum is also known as Pratap Museum. As you enter the City Palace, the straight way will take you to this museum of artifacts. The entrance gate of the City Museum is known as Ganesh Deori, which means "Door of Lord Ganesha".

On entering the door, you will find yourself in a courtyard, which is identified as Rajya Angan (The Royal Courtyard). This is the exact place where Maharana Udai Singh was asked to construct a city by a sage. After crossing the courtyard, you will find the armory museum that exhibits a vast collection of protective gear, weapons including the fatal two-pronged sword. Pratap Museum houses the armor of the chivalrous Maharana Pratap. You can trace the drums and bugles of Rana Sanga too.

The museum has priceless possessions of the former age like antique paintings of Mewar and detailed Rajasthani art. Here, you will find an unusual assortment of coins, sculptures, inscriptions, portraits and wall-paintings. It also displays the turban of Khurram, who was popularly known as Emperor ShahJahan. The turban still depicts the friendship that survived between ShahJahan and Maharana Khazan Singh. City Palace Museum acquires a major part of the City Palace Complex.

In fact, the museum is divided into several pavilions and halls. Every pavilion has a distinct theme of its own. 'Zenana Mahal' is the main place where you can see arms and armor, paintings and photographs, majestic insignia, processional accouterments and various other objects that reveals the royal legacy and conventions of the Maharanas of Mewar and Sisodia. The museum is a perfect destination to trace the relics of the bygone era.