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.
Ahar Archaeological Museum
Ahar Archaeological Museum is a great museum exhibiting the very rare collection of the artifacts and objects that dated back to the 10th century and indeed these collections are something to watch out for. The collection includes potteries, coins, iron objects, and huge statues of Lord Buddha and God Surya along with many unique terracotta collections.
Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum
Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum is one of the nice places to visit in Udaipur and the museum exhibits the beautiful folk articles of the state. The articles can range from dresses, musical instruments, paintings, masks, puppets and many others. The museum is specially made to encourage and highlight the folk culture of Mewar.
City Palace Museum Udaipur
The City Palace Museum is also one of the best Udaipur Tourist attractions and one can see for the beautiful rooms that are festooned with fine mirror work and the museum houses the exclusive paintings of the battle of Haldighati that was fought by Maharana Pratap of Mewar and depicts his heroism.
Crystal Gallery Udaipur
Crystal Gallery has a rare and exclusive collection of crystals that includes exclusive furniture i.e. Crystal chairs, tables, beds, sofas etc.Maharana Sajjan Singh ordered them from F&C Osler & Co in England in the year 1877. But the saddest part is that Maharana died before these crystals arrived, and these items were overlooked and packed up in boxes for 110 years.
Vintage Collection of Classic Car
Vintage Collection of Classic Car museum is dedicated to the classic Vintage cars and mostly houses the cars of the Maharana and there are more than 22 cars in the museum and these cars actually tell the high end life style of the kings and the tourists can get a nice of dining in the restaurant that is settled in the museum and the place serves a nice vegetarian thali.
