Taj Museum, Agra
The Taj Museum was established in 1906 by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India. Originally, it was located in two hexagonal rooms next to the main entrance gateway. Khan Bahadur Maulvi Zafar Hussan modernized it in 1982.
Situated within the Taj Mahal complex, the museum is nestled in the Western Jal Mahal. It offers insights into the construction of the Taj Mahal and the Mughal period through its exhibits, which range from miniature paintings to manuscripts and weaponry.
The museum is divided into three galleries and a main hall. The first gallery showcases calligraphic art with jade articles and household items from the Mughal era. The second gallery displays paintings, including portraits of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, while the third focuses on drawings and paintings related to the mausoleum.
In the main room, visitors can view exclusive items such as royal documents and manuscripts dating back to the 17th century, providing a deeper understanding of Mughal history and the significance of the Taj Mahal.
As one of India's most renowned museums, the Taj Museum attracts visitors worldwide, serving as a vital link to the past and offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Taj Mahal complex.
Situated within the Taj Mahal complex, the museum is nestled in the Western Jal Mahal. It offers insights into the construction of the Taj Mahal and the Mughal period through its exhibits, which range from miniature paintings to manuscripts and weaponry.
The museum is divided into three galleries and a main hall. The first gallery showcases calligraphic art with jade articles and household items from the Mughal era. The second gallery displays paintings, including portraits of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, while the third focuses on drawings and paintings related to the mausoleum.
In the main room, visitors can view exclusive items such as royal documents and manuscripts dating back to the 17th century, providing a deeper understanding of Mughal history and the significance of the Taj Mahal.
As one of India's most renowned museums, the Taj Museum attracts visitors worldwide, serving as a vital link to the past and offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Taj Mahal complex.
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Taj Museum on Map
Sight Name: Taj Museum
Sight Location: Agra, India (See walking tours in Agra)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Agra, India (See walking tours in Agra)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Agra, India
Create Your Own Walk in Agra
Creating your own self-guided walk in Agra is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Agra Introduction Walking Tour
Agra, the former capital of India under the powerful Mughal emperors, today is perhaps India's most popular tourist destination, in large part due to the magnificent Taj Mahal located here. Still, other than the iconic mausoleum, Agra is renowned for its colossal historic heritage manifested in numerous sites. To find out what else the city has to offer, take this orientation walk!
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.2 Km or 3.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.2 Km or 3.9 Miles
Taj Mahal Walking Tour
Agra is most known for containing one of the seven wonders of the modern world - the Taj Mahal. This finest example of Mughal architecture attracts thousands of tourists and visitors, who admire its magnificence and beauty. Take the following tour to see the marvelous attractions in the Taj area!
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles