The Palace Museum Alwar

The Palace Museum is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in the opulent life and lifestyle led by the Maharajas of Alwar. Rare manuscripts, including one depicting Emperor Babur’s life, Ragamala paintings and miniatures and even historic swords that once belonged to Muhammad Ghori, Emperor Akbar and Aurangzeb can be found here.

The entire collection of the museum comes from the Royal families reserves and consists of 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. Spending a couple of hours in the museum is a good way to initiate yourself into the history of Alwar and take back memories of its unique culture and tradition.

Artefacts in the Government Museum
The museum has been divided into three sections-
1. First Section displays tanned skins of exotic animals like leopards and tiger which were the hunt victories of the royal household. Besides, it houses umpteen sculptures and inscriptions.
2. Second Section is replete with exquisite manuscripts written down in Persian, Arabic, Urdu and Sanskrit. The segment also displays various paintings, murals and frescoes belonging to the Rajput and Mughal school of learning.
3. Third Section contains the diverse arms and weaponry, swords, daggers and shields of the regal soldiers.

How To Reach Government Museum, Alwar
Located in the heart of the city, Vinay Vilas Mahal or the City Palace, can be reached in local buses or auto rickshaws. The city is also well connected through state-run buses; you can choose to travel in one of those. Alternatively, you can book a cab to reach the destination easily

The Museums of Rajasthan fascinate people cutting across all cross sections of society. These marvellous museums depicting 1000 years old history are worth a visit once in a lifetime. From coins to arms to tanks to garments, the galleries of Rajasthan houses everything. Museums are the store-houses of information and depict the art and culture of a Nation.. The glimpses of the past golden era of the Rajas and the Maharajas can be seen through the museums of Rajasthan which are filled with all the articles and evidences of the historical figures and happenings in the state. The museums of Rajasthan are the store of the very interesting articles of the Kings and the Queens and it holds their objects that were related to their lifestyle, clothing, and their stories that made a mark in the history. The museums in Rajasthan also hold many articles related to the wars and the warriorship of the Rajput Kings who fought for their motherland and made the land pious colored in the hues of bravery and patriotism. These museums are managed by the ‘Department of Archeology and Museum, Government of Rajasthan’ and also some of them are jointly preserved by the ‘Archeological Survey of India’ too and the tourists who visit to this state never miss to visit them to reminisce the golden eras.