Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum is situated inside the City Palace complex in the old city. The museum has an extensive collection of exhibits belonging to the royal family for many generations. The rich history and culture is preserved and displayed at the museum. The various galleries have a diverse collection of royal garments including the one belonging to Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II himself, coins, lethal weapons and heavily engraved daggers, jewellery, miniature scriptures, and huge silver vessels which are reputedly the largest silver objects in the world. The museum in itself is an impressive structure showcasing Islamic, Rajput and European architecture. One can also visit the other buildings and monuments inside the City Palace complex like Chandra Mahal and Pitam Niwas Chowk while visiting the museum. The museum remains open from Tuesday to Sunday from 09.30 am to 5.00 pm. The entrance fee for adults is INR 35 and that for children is INR 20, however, entry for children below 5 is free. The entry fee is levied at the palace entrance. A must see for the whole family, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum can be easily reached by bus, cab, auto rickshaws...
Read moreReview for Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum:
I had a wonderful experience visiting the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum in Jaipur. The architecture of the museum is stunning, and the displays are well-curated and informative. I was fascinated by the collection of artifacts, paintings, and textiles that provide a glimpse into the rich history of the region.
The museum staff was friendly and knowledgeable, providing interesting insights into the exhibits. The audio guides were also helpful in understanding the significance of each display. The museum's gardens are beautifully maintained and offer a peaceful retreat from the bustling city.
Overall, I highly recommend visiting the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum for anyone interested in history, art, and culture. It truly is a gem in the heart of Jaipur and a must-visit for tourists and...
Read moreWorst and Insulting Experience! The worst receiving, hospitality, hosting and welcome I have ever come across in an Indian historic site and museum. Really sad to say this, but the guards and staff here are deeply committed to bootlick the whites and westerners though they aren't too concerned about attention. I have nothing to complain about the foreigners coming here, because they are humble and paying customers. But one shouldn't have biased and hate driven etiquette towards one's own country citizens. When I asked for directions inside the museum, not a single guard or staff responded and cherry on top of this was, a foreigner was taking a selfie with a pink car there and as we were staring at the car, a guard shooed us off stating that, its the officer along with a foreigner and as we are local we aren’t even allowed to...
Read more