Jhansi Government Museum (UP Government Museum)
| Place | Jhansi |
|---|---|
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1970 |
| Museum Type | Cultural and Archaeological |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Jhokan Bagh, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284002 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed on Mondays and every second Sunday) |
| Entry Fee | Adults (Indian): ₹5 Children: ₹2 Foreigners: ₹50 |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1878, the Government Museum in Jhansi is one of the oldest museums in Uttar Pradesh. It is dedicated to the history of the Bundelkhand region and the life of Rani Lakshmibai. The museum is located within the historic Jhansi Fort complex and serves as a major center for regional research.
General Collections
The museum houses a diverse range of artifacts including stone sculptures, terracotta, coins, bronze statues, and manuscripts. It also features a dedicated weaponry section and galleries focused on the 1857 Indian Rebellion.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum preserves original weapons and personal belongings attributed to Rani Lakshmibai and other revolutionaries of the 1857 Uprising. It also features rare 4th-century sculptures from the Gupta and Chandela periods.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum features a specialized "Panchatantra" gallery and a collection of rare paintings from the Bundela school of art. It is a key institutional resource for the study of the First War of Indian Independence. |
| Artifacts | Rani Lakshmibai's weapons; Chandela-era stone sculptures; Gold and silver coins of the Gupta dynasty; 18th-century Bundela paintings; Terracotta figures from Ahichchhatra. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 510 244 3161 |