Jawahar Kala Kendra

Multi-disciplinary Arts Centre / Cultural Museum Government

Place	Jaipur
State	Rajasthan
Virtual Museum	No
Year of Establishment	1992
Museum Type	Multi-disciplinary Arts Centre / Cultural Museum
National Importance Museum	Yes
Address	2, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, opp. Commerce College, Jhalana Doongri, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004
Visiting Time	10:00 AM – 09:00 PM (Daily) Individual galleries and library may have specific timings (typically 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM).
Entry Fee	Free Entry

Museum Introduction

Opened in 1993 and designed by the renowned architect Charles Correa, Jawahar Kala Kendra was commissioned by the Government of Rajasthan to preserve and promote the state's rich arts and crafts. Located on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, the center's architectural plan is an analogue of the original city plan of Jaipur, inspired by the Vastu Purush Mandala and the concept of the nine planets (Navgraha)

General Collections

The center houses a diverse repository of cultural artifacts including traditional miniature paintings, historical photographs, ethnic jewelry, folk musical instruments, and contemporary artworks by renowned Indian and global artists.

Unique Historical Collections

Features the Navgraha theme where each of the eight blocks is dedicated to a planet, reflecting its specific astrological character in color and function. Notable highlights include a prized ornate antique carriage in the Ketu block and ceiling murals depicting Jain mythology and cosmology in the entrance plaza.

Additional Information

Archaeological Survey of India	No
Notes	The building mimics a "Red Fort" with no windows on its facade. It features an adjacent rural complex called Shilpgram, which showcases typical rural settings from different regions of Rajasthan like Shekhawati, Marwar, and Hadoti.
Artifacts	Antique carriages, traditional wooden statues, terracotta wall panels, rare monographs, and extensive textile collections.
Highly Descriptive	Yes
Contact Details	+91 141 270 6641
Email ID	jkk@rajasthan.gov.in