| Place | Udaipur |
|---|---|
| State | Rajasthan |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1992 |
| Museum Type | Heritage, Cultural, Palace Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Old City, Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001 |
| Visiting Time | 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Daily) Dharohar Dance Show: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
| Entry Fee | ₹60 (Indian Adults) ₹30 (Indian Children 5-12 years) ₹100 (Foreigners) Camera: ₹50 |
Built in the 18th century by Amar Chand Badwa, Prime Minister of Mewar, this 138-room mansion sits on the Gangaur Ghat of Lake Pichola. It was restored in 1986 by the West Zone Cultural Centre to preserve Mewar’s aristocratic lifestyle and regional architectural heritage.
The collection includes traditional Mewari costumes, historical paintings, royal jewelry boxes, copper vessels, household artifacts, and a dedicated section for musical instruments and indoor games like dice.
Features the "Indra Viman" (a rare royal elephant chariot from Jhalawar), the world’s largest turban, and the "Shringar Kaksh" (women’s quarters) with two famous original 18th-century glass mosaic peacocks.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is nationally renowned for its "Dharohar" evening folk dance performance held in the Neem Chowk courtyard, showcasing traditional Rajasthani arts like Ghoomar and Bhavai. |
| Artifacts | Indra Viman (Chariot), World's Largest Turban, Glass Mosaic Peacocks, Royal Silver Beds, Hookahs, Rosewater Sprinklers, and an extensive collection of traditional Puppets. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | 0294-2422567 |
| Email ID | wzcccom@rediffmail.com |