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Why to visit Prachina Museum
Prachina Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional art, craft, and cultural heritage of Rajasthan. The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts, textiles, costumes, and jewelry that highlight the craftsmanship and artistic traditions of the region.
Perfumes and other interesting things that were an integral part of the Royal household are there to enchant you as you explore sections of the museum.
Interesting facts about Prachin Museum
- Princess Siddhi Kumari, daughter of Late Maharaja Narendra Singhji of Bikaner, founded the Prachina Bikaner Cultural Centre and Museum in 2000, at the start of the new millennium, with a vision to preserve Bikaner's rich cultural diversity and to showcase Bikaner's monolithic identity in the form of a museum.
- The Museum houses items belonging to three generations of royal women, as well as furniture and silver used by the former Maharaja of Bikaner, Narender Singhji.
- The Museum was established in a karkhana, or workshop, owned by Princess Siddhi Kumari's grandmother.
- The Contemporary Art Gallery, the Ritual Art Gallery, the Bikaner Period Room, the Aristocratic Textiles and Costume Gallery, and the Gallery of Aristocratic Transportation are among the galleries at the Museum.
- Prachina Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional art, craft, and cultural heritage of Rajasthan.
Nearby Attractions
- Junagarh Fort
- Ratan Bihari Temple
- Bikana Chowpatty
- Seth Bhandasar Jain Temple
- Rampuria Haveli
How to reach?
By Road - Bikaner is well connected by road to all the major cities of north India like Delhi (458km). Jaipur (354 km). Jodhpur (235 km) and Jaisalmer (333 km).There are regular govt and private bus services that operate for all major cities.
By Train- Bikaner railway station connected to Delhi, Calcutta, Agra, Jaipur, Allahabad very well. The gorgeous Palace on wheels also covers Bikaner in its eight-day tour of Rajasthan.
By Air - The nearest airport to Bikaner is Jodhpur Airport at a distance of 235 km
Entry Fees :
Indian nationals: Rs.10/-
Foreign nationals: Rs. 25/-
Students: Rs. 5/-
Still camera: Rs. 20/-
Video Camera: Rs. 75/-
Best time to visit :
Anytime as per your convenience
Visiting Duration :
1-2 hours on average
