Albert Hall is also known as the Central Museum, and it lies in the Ram Niwas Garden. It is a vast and verdant garden housing a zoo, a greenhouse, an aviary, a museum and a sports ground. Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II built it in 1868 as a relief project for his famine struck subjects. The Albert Hall is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.

The Albert Hall has been converted into the Central Museum which proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture and outlines the Rajput morality with these lines: "A Rajput puts his life at risk if he is forced to abjure his faith, if he is deprived of his lands, and if his womenfolk are molested." It now houses an exquisite collection of metal-ware, decorative wares, miniature portraits, sculptures, paintings, and natural history specimen various other object d’ art. Rajasthani village life is also displayed through costumes, pottery, brassware and woodwork. The Durbar Hall, usually locked, houses several stunning carpets including the magnificent Persian Garden Carpet, one of India’s finest art treasures. It was made in Kerman, Persia in 1632 and represented the garden of paradise based on a quadrangular design.

Located just outside the walled city is the sprawling Ram Niwas garden, Jaipur, which has always been a place for recreational activities since the reign of Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh. Another piece of attraction near the Albert Hall, is the Ravindra Rang Manch (theatre) with a modern art gallery and a performing art theatre both indoor and open air. Recently added things of interest are streets dotted with food stalls which promise delicious variety of Indian fast food that can be relished by the tourists. Albert Hall is an excellent display of ancient architecture in all its glory. You can visit Jaipur any time between February and July. Jaipur has a domestic airport, and is well connected by road and rail.

Visiting Hours: 0930-1630 Hrs. Closed on Fridays .