Incredible India : Jaipur, Albert Hall

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Albert Hall Museum is a museum in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state of India. It is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the State museum of Rajasthan. 


It is named after King Edward VII (Albert Edward), during whose visit to the city as the Prince of Wales, its foundation stone was laid on 6 February 1876.

This museum amazingly houses 19,000 historic objects and has various collections like metal ware, ivory work, lacquer work, jewelry, textiles, pottery carved wooden objects, arms and weapons, clay models , sculptures, educational, scientific and zoological objects, tribal costumes, ceramics, oil and miniature paintings, inlay work, musical instruments, clocks and marble statues.

The central museum is the most visited destination by tourists of Jaipur. It is famed for its enormous and exclusive collection. One section of the museum, also known as Darbar Hall, has the largest floor covering in the world. This is the oldest and finest identified carpet, and is solitary in its kind. This museum remains open all days expect on the Holi festival. The museum is open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Albert Hall is 20 to 30 minutes walking distance from City Palace but you can opt to go by tuk-tuk.There are many bookstalls and food joint along the way. Preferably you walk as you can blend in with the locals and see their day-today life activity.

Albert Hall tickets are also included in the Rs 400 City Palace ticket.











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