The rich cultural heritage of Jaipur is known worldwide. People prefer visiting this pace for gaining the real feel and pleasure of the royal Rajput life. If you are on a trip to this place then never forget to leap at the popular Albert Hall Museum. The museum is popular for holding collection of rare and beautiful elements that provides the glimpses of the ancient history that took place. The collection available here provides the deep knowledge to the visitors. This is a government central museum that is the oldest museum of the city.
It is said that Albert Hall Museum is based on the Indo-Sarcenic architecture museum that was constructed in the year 1876. Along with the elements preserved here, the beauty of the building is another reason for the heavy crowd at this place. The building has several pillars and arches with decent courtyards that gain attention of visitors. This museum has best collection of tribal costumes, paintings, jewellery, weapons, clay sculptures, ceramics, marble statues, musical instruments along with metal and ivory ware. The museum also has a separate section where Egyptian mummies are displayed along with toys of different countries.
For travellers who desire to visit Albert Hall Museum will be able to visit it between 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. It is located in Ram Nivas bagh that is to the south of the old Jaipur city. The place is well connected by different transport means from railways station and city bus stand. Travelers can hire taxi and cabs from any part of the city. There is an entry fee where Indian visitors have to pay Rs. 20 and foreign visitors are charged Rs. 150. Thus, Albert Hall Museum is a must visit place where visitors get details knowledge of the art, heritage, lifestyle, customs and architecture of the ancient time.
