Albert Hall Museum
The Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the state museum of Rajasthan, India. The building is situated in Ram Niwas garden outside the city wall opposite New gate and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. It is also called the Government Central Museum. It was considered one of the best 19th century museums for the variety of its collections. It was renovated in 2008 and reopened as one of the most advanced museums in India.
The museum building designed by Samuel Swinton Jacob in Indo-Saracenic architecture with Rajput influences | |
Location within Jaipur Albert Hall Museum (Rajasthan) | |
| Established | 1887 |
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| Location | Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Coordinates | 26.91179°N 75.81953°E |
| Architect | Samuel Swinton Jacob |
| Owner | Government of Rajasthan |
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