Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
| Location | 8-299/320, Naya Pul, Darul Shifa, Hyderabad (Map 📍) |
| Entry Fee / Ticket Price | Adult (above 18 Years) - ₹50/- for Indians, Children (above 5 years) - ₹20/- for Indians, Foreign Visitor - ₹500/- ₹50/- per Still Camera/ Smartphone (Mobile) Govt. School children are allowed free upto age of 14 years. Booking (Ticket Counter) closes at 4:15 PM |
| Opening & Closing Time | Salar Jung Museum opening and closing timings is 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM, Booking (Ticket Counter) closes at 4:15 PM |
| Opening & Closing Days | The Museum is open on all days except on Fridays and Closed Holidays, Closed for visitors on Friday & gazetted holidays |
| Place Type | Art Galleries & Museum, Museum and Gallery |
| Place visit with | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | January, February, March, April |
| Official Website | https://www.salarjungmuseum.in/ 🔗 |
| Nearest Metro Station | Malakpet Metro Station (0.97 KM) , MG Bus Station Metro Station (1.08 KM) |
About Salar Jung Museum
Salar Jung Museum is an art museum located at Dar-ul-Shifa on the southern bank of the city of Hyderabad. The Salar Jung family has a collection of rare art objects from around the world. It was given to the nation after the death of Salar Jung III. The collection was formerly exhibited as a private museum, named Salar Jung Museum, which was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on 16 December 1951.
Interesting facts about Salar Jung Museum
- One of the reasons why this museum is so famous not only among Indians but also among travelers from other parts of the world is that it houses one of the largest one-man collections of antiquities in the world.
- Salarjung Museum is known for its huge collection of more than 47,000 books, 43000 paintings and about 9000 holographs.
- The Clock Room is undeniably the most interesting feature of this museum which houses some truly mind-blowing clocks and has around 300 antique clocks to its name.
- Several exhibitions on various subjects are organized by the authorities frequently for the visitors. A wonderful initiative known as 'Mobile Exhibition Van' in the form of Museum Education brings a collection of antiquities on various themes and concepts to schools and villages.
- The museum also has a large Oran measuring 60×30 cm. Salar Jung Museum is one of the national museums of India and has an excellent library with a rare collection of 8,000 manuscripts and 60,000 printed books.
- During Museum Week (January 8 to 14), visitors are offered a 50% discount on the entrance fee.
How to reach Salar Jung Museum
By Bus:- Salar Jung Museum is located very near to Hyderabad Central Bus Station from where you can easily get bus.
By Metro:- The nearest metro station to Salar Jung Museum is Charminar Metro Station at a distance of 1 km.
By Rail:- The nearest railway station to Salar Jung Museum is Dabirpura Railway Station at a distance of 1 km.
Nearby famous places
- Nizam Museum 13 mins away
- Charminar 25 mins away
- Chowmahalla Palace 32 minutes away
- Sri Sri Radha Madanmohan Temple 2.4 km away
- Birla Mandir 4.1 km away
- Sri Ramakrishna Math 4.5 km away
- Taj Falaknuma Palace 4.8 km away
- Dhatimata Temple 24 mins away
- Sudha Car Museum 3.2 km away
- Shree Jagannath Temple 7.5 kms away
- Peddamma Temple 6.8 kms away
Frequently asked questions about Salar Jung Museum:
𝒜. It is located at 8-299/320, Naya Pul, Darul Shifa, Hyderabad.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Salar Jung Museum: Open 6 days in week (Friday close) on 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Entry fee for Indian Rs 20, For foreigner Rs 500.
𝒜. You should visit Salar Jung Museum during January, February, March, April months for best experience.
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📅 Last update: 2024-06-16 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
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