Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery
| Place | Mysore |
|---|---|
| State | Karnataka |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1915 |
| Museum Type | Art Gallery and Heritage Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Jagan Mohan Palace Road, Subbarayanakere, Chamrajpura, Mysuru, Karnataka 570004 |
| Visiting Time | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Open daily, including public holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Adults (Indian): ₹35 Children: ₹20 Foreign Nationals: ₹135 |
Museum Introduction
Housed in the historic Jaganmohan Palace (built in 1861), this gallery was established in 1915 by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. It serves as one of the most significant art repositories in South India, showcasing the royal family's extensive private collection. The institution was renamed in 1955 to honor Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar, the last titular Maharaja of Mysore.
General Collections
The museum houses over 2,000 paintings spanning Mysore, Mughal, Shantiniketan, and Western styles. It also includes an extensive array of musical instruments, ivory carvings, sandalwood artifacts, antique furniture, ceremonial weapons, and royal photographs.
Unique Historical Collections
The gallery holds 16 original masterpieces by Raja Ravi Varma and the world-famous water-color painting "Glow of Hope" (also known as Lady with the Lamp) by S.L. Haldankar, which is displayed in a specially darkened room to highlight its luminosity.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The palace features Asia’s largest collection of traditional Mysore gold leaf paintings. The third floor contains rare murals depicting the earliest visual records of the Mysore Dasara procession. |
| Artifacts | Glow of Hope (S.L. Haldankar); Malabar Lady (Raja Ravi Varma); Victory of Meghanada (Raja Ravi Varma); French Musical Clock with marching toy soldiers; Carved ivory palanquins; Mayuri Veena (peacock-shaped) |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | 0821-2423693 |