Salar Jung Museum In Hyderabad India

Salarjung Museum HyderabadThe Salar Jung Museum is located on the banks of the Musi river 1951. It is the third largest museum in India and boasts of having one of the largest one-man collections of antiques in the world. This museum was set up by Mir Yusuf Ali Khan, popularly known as Salar Jung III, the prime minister of the erstwhile Nizam of Hyderabad. He was passionate about collecting art objects, manuscripts etc from all around the world. His collection includes Priceless sculptures and paintings, Clocks, Flower Vases, Antique Furniture, Rare Manuscripts Persian Carpets, Jeweled Daggers and Swords, Varieties of Koran, Utensils and Royal Costumes.
The museum also houses an impressive collection of European and Indian paintings. One of the most popular items on display is the 'Veiled Rebecca',a white marble sculpture with a veil. Another popular attraction is the 100 year-old cuckoo clock, which is still in a working condition. Every hour as the clock strikes a bird comes out of the clock.Salarjung Museum History

Salar Jung Museum hyderabad timings - Opens from 10:00 to 17:00 (except on Fridays).

Address:
Salarjung Museum
Salarjung Marg
Hyderabad - 500002
Phone: 040-2457643
E-mail: salarjung@hotmail.com

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