Albert Hall Museum, Overview
The Albert Hall Museum, located in the Ram Niwas Garden of Jaipur, is the oldest museum in Rajasthan. Built in 1876, it was initially envisioned as a concert hall and resembles the architecture of the Victoria and Albert Hall Museum in London, hence, the name. It is a permanent example of Indo-Saracenic architecture and is also known as Government Central Museum. The Albert Hall Museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts brought from different regions of the world which are divided into 16 art galleries! As night falls, the museum takes on a new look and the entire building is lit up with yellow lights, which looks very beautiful. You can relax in the gardens with a spectacular view of the Albert Hall in the backdrop. It is definitely a great place to get a glimpse of the history and ancient culture of India...Surrounded by lush gardens, the foundation of Albert Hall was laid on 6 February 1876 when Albert Edward visited India. The galleries of the museum have a collection of antiques and artifacts from the past that will blow your mind. Ancient coins, marble art, pottery, carpets and especially Egyptian mummies are a treat for the eyes of history buffs. From outside itself the building has an attractive architecture. The Indo-Saracenic inspired domes and intricately carved arches made of sandstone are mesmerizing.
Timings : 9:00 - 17:00 and 17:00 - 22:00
Time Required : one hours
Entry Fee : Indian Visitor: INR 50
Overseas Visitor: INR 350
Best Time To Visit
Winters are the best time to visit Jaipur. From November to February you get an ideal opportunity to visit the city. The days are pleasant with the soothing rays of the sun. Avoid traveling during summers which start from March and go on till August. The temperature reaches up to 45 °C, and it is extremely hot.
When it comes to the best time of day, night time can be preferred because when the building is lit up with yellow light it looks stunning.
