One of the attractions of the old Indian town of Jaipur has become the famous albert Hall is the oldest state Museum of Rajasthan state which is also called the Government Central Museum.

Designed by a British Colonel Sir Samuele by Swinton Jacob, the building was created in honor of the Prince of Wales Edward VII, and in 1876, during the visit of the monarch in India was laid its first stone. Completed the construction was only 11 years – in 1887. The Museum is located in the garden Frames Niches just opposite the New Gate. Initially it was assumed that the albert Hall will become a kind of town Hall Meetings, but later it was decided to turn it into a Museum of art Jaipur. Today it houses a unique collection of valuable items, which are articles of wood and metal, luxurious handmade carpets, bright textiles, paintings, weapons and uniforms, toys and dolls, pottery, there is a hall dedicated to the flora and fauna of the state, as well as Egyptian mummy. Later, in 1959, the Museum was rebuilt and expanded it, added a few new galleries. One of them presents typical for this area of the clothing and jewelry of different tribes and classes, while the other is dedicated to the famous henna painting, traditional paintings of Rajasthan – Mehndi Mandala, which is recognizable all over the world. Also albert Hall is known for its collection of miniature picture gallery and Music and Dance of Rajasthan.

In addition to the unique collection of works of art of great interest among tourists is and the building itself, which is a true architectural masterpiece, designed in Indo-Saracenic style.