Dogra Art Museum
| Place | Jammu |
|---|---|
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1991 |
| Museum Type | Art / Heritage |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Panjtirthi, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180001 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM (Tuesday to Sunday) Closed on Mondays and Gazetted Holidays. |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 (Indians) ₹50 (Foreigners). Photography Charge: ₹150 |
Museum Introduction
Established on April 18, 1954, and inaugurated by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the Dogra Art Museum is the premier cultural repository of the Jammu region. It is housed in the historic Pink Hall of the Mubarak Mandi Palace complex, once the royal residence of the Dogra dynasty. The museum preserves the artistic, historical, and martial legacy of the Dogra rulers.
General Collections
The museum boasts a collection of over 7,200 artifacts. This includes a vast range of traditional Dogra costumes, jewelry, metalware, and musical instruments. It also features a significant numismatic section with coins from the Kushan, Mughal, Sikh, and Dogra eras, alongside a large gallery of ancient weaponry.
Unique Historical Collections
Basohli Miniature Paintings: A world-renowned collection of over 800 Pahari miniatures, specifically the Rasmanjari series, celebrated for their vibrant colors and Takri inscriptions. Shah Jahan's Golden Bow: An exquisite gold-plated bow and arrow set belonging to the Mughal Emperor. Akhnoor Terracotta Heads: 6th-century Baroque-style terracotta heads excavated from the ancient site of Akhnoor.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The building itself is an architectural landmark, originally constructed in 1875 to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). It was formerly known as the "Dogra Art Gallery" before being upgraded to a full museum. |
| Artifacts | Rasmanjari series (Basohli school); Gold-coated bow of Shah Jahan; Stone plate in Takri script; Shahnama and Sikandernama Persian manuscripts; Bull torso from Babor (10th century); Dogra royal armory. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 191 254 4165 |
| Email ID | jkarchives01@gmail.com |