Jalan Museum, Patna
Location | Quila Rd, Hajiganj, Patna, Patna (Map 📍) |
Entry Fee & Timing | Jalan Museum open from 09:00 am to 11:00 am (Monday to Saturday) and 10:00 am to 04:00 pm in sunday all days in week, No entry fee. |
Place Type | Art Galleries & Museum, Museum and Gallery |
Place visit with | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Best time to visit | September, October, November, December |
About Jalan Museum
Jalan Museum, locally known as Qila House, is a private museum located in the Patna City area, next to the Ganga Bank. It was founded in 1919 by Diwan Bahadur Radha Krishna Jalan. The house is known for its collection of objet d'art and antiques. With over 10,000 artifacts and souvenirs on display in this museum, it is the perfect place if you love to explore historical artifacts. The museum is located inside the Qila House, which is a mixture of Dutch and English architectural styles.
Interesting facts about Jalan Museum
- It is located in the house of Jalan family which is also known as Qila House as it is built on the old fort of 16th century.
- The museum is located inside the Qila House, which is a blend of Dutch and English architectural styles.
- Part of the building remains a private residential area of the Jalan family.
- This building has a collection of about 10000 items from all over the world.
- Special collection includes Tipu Sultan's palanquin, Humayun's sword, 7th century Chinese sculptures, Venetian crystals from 200 BC and jade stones.
How to reach Jalan Museum
By Bus:- The nearest bus stand to the museum is Mangal Talab Bus Stand which is 1.3 km away. You can easily go by rickshaw.
By Rail:- The nearest railway station to Jalan Museum is Gulzarbagh Railway Station which is 4.1 km away, from here you can easily take a rickshaw to the museum.
By Air: The distance between Jalan Museum and Patna Airport is 19.7 km, from here you can easily reach the museum by booking a cab.
Nearby famous places
- Takht Shri Harimandir Ji, Patna Sahib 0.5 km away
- Sher Shah Suri Masjid 1 km away
- Mangal Talab 1.4 km away
- Pastor Ki Mansion 1.7 km away
- Begu Berber Masjid 2.3 km away
Jalan Museum FAQs: 𝒜. It is located at Quila Rd, Hajiganj, Patna, Patna.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Jalan Museum: Jalan Museum open from 09:00 am to 11:00 am (Monday to Saturday) and 10:00 am to 04:00 pm in sunday all days in week, No entry fee..
𝒜. You should visit Jalan Museum during September, October, November, December months for best experience.
𝒜. It is located at Quila Rd, Hajiganj, Patna, Patna.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Jalan Museum: Jalan Museum open from 09:00 am to 11:00 am (Monday to Saturday) and 10:00 am to 04:00 pm in sunday all days in week, No entry fee..
𝒜. You should visit Jalan Museum during September, October, November, December months for best experience.
📅 Last update: 2024-01-19
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