Sardar Government Museum also is well known as Jodhpur Government Museum is a museum operated by the government, The Sardar Government Museum is one of the best places to visit in Jodhpur. The Museum host the best insight into the rich culture and history of Jodhpur. The Museum was built during the rule of Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji under the able guidance of Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester and was named after Maharaja Sardar Singh. Post its construction in the year 1909, the museum got opened to the general public in the year 1936.
The Sardar Government Museum is situated in the Umaid Public Gardens, The museum has a large collection of weapons, textiles, miniature portraits, local crafts, images of Jain Tirthankars, inscriptions, sculptures, metallic objects, arts & crafts, and many more. The museum is consists of different sections like Archaeology, Natural History, and Industrial Arts.
The museum also houses a public library and a zoo, specially designed for children. The zoo is occupied with varieties of stuffed animals and several desert birds. The military section of the museum exhibits cumbersome wooden biplane models and an extraordinary brass battleship. The Sardar Government Museum remains open on all days from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except on Fridays.
History of the Museum:
Jodhpur Govt. Museum has a variety of exhibits and objects which are displayed in different galleries of the museum. Historical records truly depicts that the foundation of this museum was laid down during the period of Maharaja Umed Singhji in the year 1909 Museums in Rajasthan.
Sardar Government Museum is situated in the Umed Gardens which is an addition to the Umaid Palace, the constructed of which was laid by the Henry Vaughan Lanchester who was a famous Edwardian architect. It is due to him only that the architecture of the museum is very fabulous and amazing Sardar Government Museum.
Best time to visit Jodhpur
October to March remains the best time to visit Jodhpur. During this time, the weather stays at its pleasant best and comfortable.These months also invite numerous colorful festivities to the city.
How to Reach Jodhpur
By Air: Jodhpur city’s airport is well connected to various cities of Rajasthan and India. Prominent ones are Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Udaipur. The airport is only 5 km from the center of the city.
By Train: Jodhpur railway station operates frequent trains from various cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Highly luxurious Palace on Wheels is also a nice alternative to explore the city of Jodhpur. Besides other trains running to Jodhpur include Suryanagari Express, Jaisalmer Delhi Express, Chennai Jodhpur Express and Howrah Sardar Government Museum.
By Bus: Numerous private buses, particularly Volvoserve as very nice mean to travel to Jodhpur via road. One can also board buses from the capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur to Sardar Government Museum.
