Government Museum, Jodhpur
Located in the Umaid gardens on High Court Road, it has a large and fairly interesting collection.The museum building and the garden were developed during the time of Maharaja Umaid Singhji.. There are many stuffed animal, enclosing 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 brass battleship.
This museum has a rich collection of weapons, textiles, miniature portraits, local crafts and images of JainTirthankars.Rajasthan's popular Government Museum also has a public library and a zoo, located in the pleasant UmaidGardens. The museum holds a special attraction for kids.
Timing: 10.00 a.m. - 4.45 p.m.
Closed: Friday and gazetted holidays
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