About Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur

Albert Hall Museum is considered to be the oldest of its kind in the state of Rajasthan and showcases an impressive collection of artefacts across its sixteen galleries. Exhibits at this state museum include metal works, arms and armour, pottery, sculptures, miniature paintings, jewellery, woodwork, coins, marble art, musical instruments, garments, carpets and ivory artworks. There is also an international art section at the museum, which showcases Japanese dolls, Pharaonic antiques, a Brass Buddha and an Egyptian mummy, among others. A fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, the impressive building of Albert Hall Museum (also known as Government Central Museum) is situated in Ram Niwas Garden, opposite New Gate. It is owing to the strategic location of the site near major attractions, marketplaces and landmarks like Rajasthan High Court that a number of hotels have mushroomed around it. Besides tourists, hotels in Albert Hall Museum area also make a preferable choice of medical travellers visiting the city for treatment at the nearby hospitals.

Shopping and Dining around Albert Hall Museum

Shoppers have plenty of options to explore near Albert Hall Museum hotels as most of the popular markets in Jaipur are located within a 10-minute drive from the locality. These include Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, MI Road, Kishanpole Bazaar, Johari Bazaar, Chandpole Bazaar and Tripolia Bazaar. In addition, some of Jaipur’s most visited malls like Pink Square Mall, City Mall and MGF Metropolitan Mall are also within 5 km radius. Within Albert Hall Museum is a Café Coffee Day outlet where visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee with some delicious grubs. Other popular dining options in the area include Midtown, On The Way, Blue Coriander, The Grill, Mohan Restaurant, Tapri Central, Social Vibes, Farzi Café, Hotel Mughal Darbar, Curious Life Coffee Roasters, Mamu’s Infusion, The Townhouse, Indian Coffee House, La Palma Café & Lounge Bar and Ten Twisters.

Places to Visit around Albert Hall Museum

Those staying at hotels near Albert Hall Museum have easy access to many other famous attractions in Jaipur, including Ramniwas Bagh (1 km), Dolls Museum (1.4 km) and Jaipur Zoo (1.5 km). Shaheed Minar, Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Hawa Mahal, Raj Mandir, Moti Dungri Ganesh Ji Temple, Birla Temple, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amrapali Museum, Jai Niwas Garden, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, Nehru Bal Udyan, Jawahar Kala Kendra and Sisodia Rani ka Bagh are other popular places to visit within 15-minute drive.

How to Reach Albert Hall Museum

Jaipur International Airport is about 10 km away from Albert Hall Museum and offers direct access to Jaipur hotels in the area via buses and taxis. Those who prefer railway to air travel can take a train to Jaipur Junction (6.5 km) and thereafter, use public transport for the 20 minutes’ drive. Another entry point to Jaipur is Sindhi Camp Bus Station (4 km), from where RTDC buses operate to different cities across India including nearby cities like Delhi. NH 48 (Delhi-Jaipur Expressway) also connects the two cities by road via Gurgaon. For shorter distances, travellers can choose to take buses, auto rickshaws or cycle rickshaws or private taxis.

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