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1. SOHAM Himalayan Centre
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5.0 based on 209 reviews
It preserves and promotes Uttarakhand Himalayan heritage, culture and ethnicity; and showcases Himalayan culture and tradition through Paintings, Murals, Sculptures, Artifacts and other art forms.
Reviewed By Anil-kumar-mishra
It's unique of it's kind , aricles of all aspects of Himalayan culture and it's heritagae had been collected and shown at one place , specially the collection of musical and kitchen aticles are worth observing ..... It is a hard work and vision of Sameer and Kavita which precipitated at "Soham " ..... Without visiting this place , your trip to Mussoorie is incomplete ... a must visit place ..... Congratulations and thanks to Sameer , Kavita and Yoshita for their hospitality ... ...
2. Gyan Museum
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
The museum is a tribute to Late Mr. Gyan Chand Dhaddha. It has varieties of Textiles, Mughal Rugs depicting the entire hunting scene- the rarest! The then prevalent playing cards, Silver Hukkas, Gorgeous Gemstones, Vintage Spectacles, Paintings of 19th century and older, the rarest inscriptions and everything else in-between-all showcased in the gallery! By appointments only - http://gyanjaipur.com/plan-your-visit/
Reviewed By Turkoosi - Tampere, Finland
This private collection of different cultural items from India is just amazing, collected with exquisite taste. The architecture of the museum is really beautiful, modern and simple, designed for the collection to give the best impression of it. We had also pleasure to meet the son of collector and have nice lunch in the garden.
3. Museo Camera
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5.0 based on 86 reviews
The Museo Camera was founded in the year 2009, and has grown out of personal collection of celebrated Indian photographer and visual historian Aditya Arya who has been collecting antique cameras for than 40 years . The museum is located in the city of Gurgaon,Haryana and houses a rare collection of antique cameras that date back to the 19th century when Photography was formally introduced . If you're interested in photography you just can't skip this one. Entry fee applies
Reviewed By NickC66
It is difficult to write a review that isn’t different to what has already been written in previous reviews. A fantastic modern museum displaying a lifelong collection of cameras and photographic history through the last 180 years. It was amazing to see such a massive collection of cameras from the early years and a pleasant reminder to see those from the last 40 ... from those I used as a pure amateur to those I have sold when working for a well known UK retailer. An add bonus was a quick chat with the founder Aditya Arya whose passion for the subject shines through, thank you for your time. Even the ticket design is unique. A worthwhile visit for those interested in photography and/or history. If you are in the area, take some time out from the hectic Haryana streets and visit this wonderful museum.
4. Mukesh Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 139 reviews
Mukesh Art Gallery was born out of a vision to patronize the exceptionally talented local artists. Established in 2000 by Mr. Mukeshji Gupta who himself is an avid collector and connoisseur of art, the gallery currently works with over hundreds of artists and owns a curated collection of more than 14,000 awe-inspiring, exquisitely framed paintings in different styles and mediums which are thoughtfully displayed in an area of about 16,000 sq.ft. Besides this, the gallery also has a section of alluring handicrafts and marble articles along with framed museum quality prints.
Reviewed By Gift_Gift_Gift - Jaipur, India
We were attended by Mr Rohit on our visit to this art haven. Rohit was kind enough to show us around the entire gallery comprising of 6 floors, housing different styles and subjects of paintings. I'll stress here by saying that this is by far the most comprehensive art gallery I have ever been to. They have a massive-massive collection of paintings of all kinds like traditional Indian, Spiritual, Modern, vintage, watercolour, acrylic, sketches etc. You name it, they have it. They have paintings and prints within all budgets. I, personally loved the luxe section which displayed one of a kind paintings and also the Pichwai section is the most intriguing one as it housed a colossal collection of Pichwais. This is a must-visit place if you are an ardent art lover, and in case you aren't, you definitely will leave the gallery turning into one !!! Apart from holding masterpieces, which one would love to acquire for their homes, they also house a wide variety of paintings and prints that can be gifted too...Be rest assured about their authenticity, quality and services. Glad that the owner was keen and enthusiastically answering all our questions and educating us about various art forms all throughout our time there. A must-visit for those who wish to acquire something that would last them a lifetime and beyond.
5. Lucky's Celebrity Wax Museum
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
6. Gemstone Ganesh Museum
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Situated in the heart of the pink city, Jaipur is the Gemstone Ganesha Museum. Instilled in a beautiful 250-year-old heritage villa, also known as a "Haveli", This museum is one of it's kind in the city! The Haveli itself is a marvelous piece of art. It was built during the reign of local kings and bears similar aesthetics as the city palace. Most of the fresco work and architecture of yester remain as is. The restoration of the building is an ongoing process, hence gives you a first-hand look at the raw architecture and the glorious techniques of Jaipur's world-famous Architecture. With rooms and corners of the Haveli intact, we offer you a glimpse of life in Jaipur 200 years ago. Come experience the simple, yet Royal lifestyle of a lay man in Jaipur form 200 years ago.
Reviewed By yellowsmartSJJ
We wandered into this tiny place almost by accident - it has a very unassuming front - and were not really expecting a lot for the twenty rupees donation. We were therefore surprised and delighted by the number of beautifully carved and decorated statues inside. The owner came to speak to us (we were actually a high school group not a family but there isn’t an option for that on Tripadvisor) and we got a full tour. I kept expecting it to be a scam but although there was a clothing store and jewellery shop on the premises, there was no attempt at any form of sales pitch. Well worth a look if you’re passing.
7. Pratap Celebrity Wax Museum Jaipur
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Looking to Spend your Time wisely with Photography with Top celebs Wax Statues with added Visit to Horror House and 9D Cinema. Wax Museum Jaipur is a Perfect Place to Visit Today.
Reviewed By Depak1234
It was so good specially the 12d cinema it was so awesome and the mirror maze is good nd horror is so scary ... Staff specially the Manisha and sonl the best guide in wax museum
8. Strings Museum
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Experience centuries of creativity and craftsmanship, with fine instruments and objects that have inspired music-making from the earlier century to the present day. Strings Museum is a platform for art, music lovers which conserves instruments from various countries spanning many centuries. The museum presents regular lecture-recitals and workshops by talented instrumental musicians.
9. Salar Jung Museum
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4.5 based on 2,803 reviews
Reviewed By 469daneshr
Salar Jung Museum is a collection or arts, artifacts, jewels from around the world. Salar Jung III was the Prime Minister of the Nizam of Hyderabad and his love for collecting artifacts is showcased in this museum. However, not all of his collections is displayed here. A few of the famous ones are Lord Vishnu sleeping on a serpent (made out of granite), The Veiled Rebecca (marble statue), The British Bracket Clock (a small toy comes out and hits the gong every hour), The Jade room, Double Statue of Mephistopheles & Margaretta (carved out of single piece of wood it has 2 distinct faces on either side). There are paintings by Raja Ravi Varma as well. It will take more than an entire day to visit all the rooms and look at all the artifacts. Atleast keep 2-3 hours aside to walk through the galleries. There is also a small souvenier shop on the ground floor. On a weekend the queues are long and try not to go on a public holiday as one cannot enjoy the artifacts in peace :) I have been to this museums multiple times and every time I lay my eyes on something new which I may have not looked at previously.
10. Kerala Folklore Museum
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4.5 based on 1,093 reviews
Folklore Museum aims to provide art education to the students and helping to provide visual and academic knowledge to the art lovers, researchers and travelers from all over the world. Folklore museum is the only architectural museum in Kerala and the treasure trove of stone, wood and bronze sculptures, ancient terracotta, stone Age objects, jewellery, paintings, oil lamps, musical instruments, tribal and folk art, wood works, utensils, masks and traditional art forms etc. these are around 4000 artifacts from tiny to large size on display. This ethnic museum is the essence of the life and culture of the common man over the past 1000 years.
Reviewed By EGL0
An almost bewildering private collection of (in the main) high end cultural artefacts from musical instruments to Theyyam masks and costumes to oil paintings to puppets to antique Keralan front doors, well displayed and maintained over 3 floors in a glorious traditional Keralan teak building. Courteous, knowledgeable staff. 100R entrance + 100R for use of a snapshot camera. Slightly haphazard labelling of exhibits but fine for me - would have been overwhelming otherwise Glorious theatre on the top floor with a coffered wooden ceiling embellished with beautifully detailed paintings depicting Hindu deities and scenes from the Hindu epics. Small cafe adjoining. A "must see" for anyone interested in the culture / ethnography of Kerala. There is a shop but the sales staff are not pushy in any way.
