Sardar Government Museum 🇮🇳

Located in Public Park (Ummed Bagh) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, the Sardar Government Museum offers you a fascinating look into local history, art, and heritage. Named in memory of Maharaja Sardar Singh, this historic museum sits inside a building constructed by Henry Vaughan Lanchester in 1909 and formally opened to the public in 1936. Spanning approximately 18,000 square feet, the museum evolved from a small 1909 exhibition showcased for a visiting guest into a remarkable public educational institution.

When you visit, you will explore a diverse array of galleries, including the Armoury, Sculpture, Historical, General, and Animal sections, alongside the Mahaveer Section and Industrial Sections. The extensive collection features over 111,000 coins, nearly 2,000 miniature paintings, hundreds of stone sculptures, terracotta pieces, metallic objects, and historic arms. You can marvel at standout treasures such as a unique copper hoard excavated from Kurda and Gupta-era 4th-century ornamental gateway pillars from Mandor portraying scenes of Krishna Leela, including Krishna lifting Govardhana Parvat.

Rich in local textiles, weapons, miniature portraits, and religious artifacts representing Vaishnavism and Jainism, this destination provides you with a comprehensive immersion into Marwari culture and regional history.

What to see at Sardar Government Museum

• Gupta-era 4th-century ornamental pillars from Mandor depicting Krishna Leela scenes
• Extensive numismatic collection containing over 111,000 coins
• Unique excavated hoard of copper objects from Kurda in Nagaur district
• Diverse thematic galleries covering armoury, sculpture, history, and local industry
• Nearly 2,000 miniature paintings showcasing Marwari artistic traditions

Visiting tips

Be sure to explore the museum located within Public Park (Ummed Bagh) to view its impressive historic collections and ancient sculptures.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

Sardar Government Museum is easy to reach on Jodhpur’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Jodhpur travel guide.