Mayo College Museum Jaipur Entry Fee
- 150 per person
Permission is required from the College Administration to visit the Museum
Mayo College Museum Jaipur Phone
0145 266 1154
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Mayo College Museum Jaipur Address: Shrinagar Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan, 305008, India
‘A visit to a museum is a search for beauty, truth, and meaning in our lives. So go to museums as often as you can’- Maira Kalman.
Rajasthan is well-known for its culture and history, and museums are an excellent example of keeping the heritage and past alive. Museums are repositories for centuries-old antiques, commodities, weapons of war, exquisite peek into the lifestyle of royal families. A walk down the corridors of the museum will take you back in time and help you imagine everything about the kings, queens, and their kingdom.
While there are several museums in Rajasthan, one that stands out is the Mayo College Museum in Ajmer. A must-visit tourist attraction of Ajmer, the pages of history unfold before your eyes right here.
History of Mayo College Museum Jaipur
Mayo College in Ajmer is a school and not a college. It is a prominent boarding school in India, founded in 1875 by Richard Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo, Viceroy of India, from 1869 to 1872. The Viceroy built the school for the upper-class Indian children belonging to the royal and noble Rajputana families.
The College tower, surrounded by beautiful gardens and artworks, is known for its Indo-Saracenic architectural style. The Bangaldar Roof, Chhatris, and Octagonal Turrets on all four sides lend it a Rajputana touch.
About Mayo College Museum Jaipur
Jhalawar House's Danmal Mathur Museum (also called Danmal Mathur Museum) stands inside Mayo College and shares the premises with the Arts School. Rare antiques and armoury are on display at the museum. It has one of the best collections of any school museum in the world. The Museum's outstanding collection of rare things has attracted many famous people globally and is considered the world’s best museum.
Fun Fact- Old Boys, parents, and other well-wishers donated all the things displayed in the Museum, making it unique.
The school is a rich source of knowledge, and it also adds a new level to learning. It was formed in 1926 and is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education in New Delhi. You can enjoy free collections tours and special exhibitions every day. In addition, self-guided tours are available through the Asian Art Museum tour app. Learn more about the masterpieces in the Museum in various languages like English, French, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, or Cantonese.
You may borrow an iPod Touch with a free tour from the Information Desk, or you can download it on your own device at the Information Desk. You can also read the transcripts available at the information desk.
Location of Mayo College Museum Jaipur
The Mayo Museum is located at Srinagar road, Ajmer.
Things to Do at Mayo College Museum Jaipur
There are 18 rooms at the College Museum. There is a vast and substantial collection of antique paintings, sculptures, pictures, coins, a natural history department, and stuffed birds and butterflies. It is a treat for history lovers.
Entry Fee and Timings of Mayo College Museum Jaipur
The ticket for Mayo College Museum costs INR 150 per person and you can visit it between 10 am to 4 pm; however, you have to take permission from the college administration to visit the museum.
Food at the Mayo Museum
Lunch options on Sunday include a variety of appetizers and salads in addition to bigger shared plates and kid-friendly Bentos, which are available on Saturday. The cost of food ranges from $7 to $16. You can find vegan and gluten-free menu options as well. The food caters to global taste-buds for sure.
Restaurants near Mayo Museum Jaipur
Honeydew Restaurant: It is a popular hangout spot for Mayo College students located on Station Road. Honeydew is a vegetarian and non-vegetarian restaurant that serves various Indian, Chinese, and Continental dishes.
Madina restaurant: Madina, a modest open-air shack near the railway station, serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine. This cafe, close to the railway station, specializes in speedy service and is ideal if you need to catch the next train back to your city.
Inbox restaurant and Cafe: The inbox restaurant and Cafe in the city's heart, recognized for its container-based theme, has recently become a favourite destination for all foodie spirits. The ambiance is excellent. It is a fantastic place for visitors looking for various cuisines.
How to Reach Mayo Museum Jaipur
From Ajmer Railway Station- The museum is 2.5 kilometres from Ajmer railway station.
From Ajmer Bus Stop- The museum is almost 4 kilometres from the Ajmer Bus stop.
From Jaipur Airport- There are no airports in Ajmer and the nearest airport is the Jaipur airport. It is almost 136 kilometres from the Mayo museum.
You can also hire a private cab from top car rental companies in Jaipur to visit the museum and other sightseeing places of Jaipur.
As a rich resource centre, Mayo College museum adds a new dimension to learning. People interested in history will enjoy touring the museum premises and reminiscing about the yesteryears.
Visit museums and enjoy being a tourist in your own country. Tourists from all over the world come to India's museums to admire the well-preserved and conserved artefacts, paintings, and rare collections.
If you have the itch to revisit our history and learn from the legends of an era gone by, Jaipur is an excellent place to start. So pack your bags and book a Jaipur tour package from Jaipur Tourism, a division of Holidays DNA to visit the Pink city. To know more about the packages offered by us, please fill the Contact Us form.