| Well known as tourist capital of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior is located 76 miles south of Agra. Since Gwalior is the center of several of historic northern Indian kingdoms, it is considered the best historic attraction of the state. There are many eye catching tourist spots in the city but when it comes to going out with family, museums in Gwalior are always the ideal option. The Museums worth visiting here include - Archeological Museum, Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum, Sarod Ghar. Archeological Museum - Established in 1922 in the jail and hospital buildings of the British period, the Archeological Museum is one of the most popular tourist spots of Gwalior. This is indeed a great Museum, housing rare and antique collections. Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum - Located at Jai Vilas Palace in Lashkar, H. Maharaja Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum was established in the year 1964. It houses a huge collection of miscellaneous objects like - stuffed tigers, ivory weapons, miniature paintings, sculpture, bronzes, coins, cut glass, manuscripts and gold painted Durbar Hall. Besides, it also houses unique Chinese, Japanese and European art, Persian carpets, musical instruments and crystal ornaments, woodwork from Malabar and Madurai. Sarod Ghar - Situated in the ancestral house of legendary Sarod player Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan, the Sarod Ghar is one of the most popular museums of Gwalior. This ideally promotes Indian classical music, heritage and culture. So, while on you tour to the historic city of Gwalior, you must visit these museums and make your holiday a memorable one. |







