Government Museum: Located in the Umaid gardens on High Court Road, it has a large and fairly interesting collection.
There are many stuffed animals, including a number of desert birds in two glass cases, each with a thorn bush. The military section
includes cumbersome wooden biplane models and an extraordinary battleship.
Mehrangarh Fort Museum: This is an excellent museum with rare and interesting artifacts, textiles, paintings, transport
items etc. laid out with utmost care and thought. The Palanquin Gallery and Howdah Gallery display a superb collection of old and
costly specimens of great historical value.
Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum: Recently the ruling family of Jodhpur has converted a part of the gigantic Umaid Bhawan Palace
as a Palace Museum. The items on display include rare collection of clocks and watches, fine chine, ornate mirrored furniture,
glass and crystal ware, photographs etc. The visitors get access to the grounds and parts of the Umaid Bhawan Palace, one of the
largest private residences in the world.
Government Museum, Mandore: About 8 kms form Jodhpur; Mandore was the capital of Marwar. This enchanting place having
beautifully carved cenotaphs, halls of heroes, palaces and old fort, is of immense historical importance. The Janana Mahal, which
was built for the use of royal ladies by Maharaja Ajit Singh (1671- 1724 AD) in Mandore Garden, has been developed as a museum.
The Natural History section has an African Bison and a crocodile of 11 feet. The long Art Gallery exhibits large paintings of
Maharajas of Jodhpur and events in their lives. There is a complete section of miniature painting on Raga-Raganis. The museum
also has sculptures of gods and goddess, mentionable among them being the stature of Dancer (12th century AD) and carving of
Krishnaleela on one big stone found from Kiradu. The carving in Devals, Dalan, Chattris and Ek Thamba tower make the Mandore
museum and example of excellent architecture. |
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Royal Palanquin Mehrangarh Fort |
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Model Railway Engine, Umaid Bhawan Palace |
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Jodhpuri Turban, Mehrangarh Fort |
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