Gyan Museum
| Place | Jaipur |
|---|---|
| State | Rajasthan |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2015 |
| Museum Type | Art, Cultural, and Jewelry Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | G-1/21-23, Gems and Jewellery Zone, EPIP, Sitapura Industrial Area, Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302022 |
| Visiting Time | 11:00 AM – 06:30 PM (Monday to Saturday Closed on Sundays) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 2015 as a tribute to the late Gyan Chand Ji Dhaddha, this signature concept space in Jaipur houses an extensive private collection. The museum's design, by French designer Paul Mathieu, serves as a bridge between historical artifacts and contemporary art, spanning over 3,000 years of cultural heritage.
General Collections
Over 2,500 works including Mughal jewelry, textiles, antique silverware, rare coins (numismatics), miniature paintings, vintage spectacles, and traditional arms and armor.
Unique Historical Collections
Houses one of the world's largest collections of silver hookah mouthpieces, meticulously carved and spanning multiple centuries. It also features a significant jade-carved collection, including a monolithic jade statue of Lord Ganesh.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/CsEweRtK6FM?si=VKPYpd5YMOuhaKlk |
|---|---|
| Video Courtesy | Gyan Jaipur YT Channel |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The museum is located in the industrial Gems and Jewellery Zone of Sitapura; the architectural layout is circular and features a high-ceilinged, all-white aesthetic intended to transition visitors from the outside world into a curated "world of collections." |
| Artifacts | Sulemani Agate pendant (personal artifact of Gyan Chand Ji Dhaddha), Amber School Ragmala paintings, Bidri-ware bowls, Mauryan punch-marked coins, and vintage watches by Tiffany & Co. and Omega. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 72298 88866 +91 97995 24444 |
| Email ID |
info@gyanjaipur.com museum@gyanjaipur.com |