Former Rulers of Alwar - Owner of the Collections at Government Museum
Rajasthan is culturally rich and has extensive tradition in art and culture, which reflects Indian way life. Each region of Rajasthan has different and diverse form of art and culture to present to its visitors.
About Alwar Government Museum
Foremost amongst the Tourist Attractions in Alwar is the Government Museum, a rich repository of arts and artifacts that well reflect the cultural heritage of this royal land of Rajasthan. The Vinay Vilas Mahal in the City Palace of Alwar is home to this fabulous museum.
Entire Collection of the Museum Belongs to Royal family
This Museum has a unique collection of arms, bidri work, lacquered and ivory work, musical instruments, stuffed animals, beautiful brass and pottery works from Jaipur, Multan, Bengal and Ceylon, miniature paintings and Persian and Sanskrit manuscripts.
Entire collection of the museum came from the royal family, which includes 234 sculptures, 11 inscriptions, 9702 coins, 35 metal objects, 2565 paintings & manuscripts, 2270 arms & weapons and 1809 objects of local art, crafts and musical instruments.
Costumes and Clothes at Display in Alwar Government Museum
Different Sections of Museum
The museum is divided into three major sections, each housed in a big hall.
The first section contains various archaeological finds chiefly sculptures and inscriptions from the region. Items presented by the ruler of the former Alwar state includes mounted skins of wild animals like tiger, leopard and lion shot by them during their local and foreign excursions.
The second section is the most important one as it contains various manuscripts in Persian including Gulistan of S’adi as well as marvellous paintings of Mughal and Rajput Schools. The paintings have been further divided into various sub-styles.
The third section of the museum contains the armory of State rulers. Various kinds of shields, swords, pistols, rifles, daggers and other items are on display.
Timing : 10 A.M to 4.30PM
Closed On: Friday and Gazetted Holidays
