Darbar Hall Museum

"Every corner here tells a story of timeless beauty. To capure this beauty in you mobile you have to take ticket for photography. Per mobile 100 Rs."

parmar vijay

"The Darbar Hall Museum in Junagadh showcases a rich collection of royal artifacts, weapons, paintings, and jewelry, housed in a historic palace with opulent interiors. Its architectural charm and cultural exhibits make it a captivating visit. However, improved maintenance and curation could further enhance the experience."

Maulin Patel

"Darbar Hall Museum Junagadh, Gujarat

At a distance of 2 km from Junagadh Junction, Darbar Hall Museum is a historical museum situated in Sardar Baug area of Junagadh in Gujarat. It is one of the finest museums in Gujarat and among the prime Junagadh Tourist Places.

Also known as Junagadh Museum, the Darbar Hall Museum was founded in the year 1964. The museum was initially a courthouse used by the then Nawabs of Junagadh state where cases were heard. The museum provides the tourists an opportunity to have a glimpse at the glory and grandeur of the Nawabs of Babi dynasty who have ruled Junagadh till India's independence. The majority of the exhibits in the museum date back to the 19th century.

Located in Taj Manzil Building, Darbar Hall Museum is exhibiting around 2900 artefacts in different galleries namely Picture Gallery, Palanquin Room, Textile and Costumes Gallery, Weapons Gallery, Darbar Hall etc. The Picture Gallery boasts a large collection of photographs and paintings of last Nawab with his numerous dogs. The artefacts like weapons, armour, palanquins, sparkling chandeliers, howdahs, diamond woven carpets, photos, gowns, silver items, jewellery, chandeliers and royal furniture belonging to the Babi rulers of Sorath are the major highlights of the museum. Owing to its exquisite collection of artefacts, the museum is visited by people in huge number.

The most important gallery of the museum is the Darbar Hall which is a period room representing the royal assembly hall of the ex-rulers of the old Junagadh state. It has put on display the then 'Darbar' in its original setting so that people may get an idea of the royal court and assembly hall of the pre-independence period. The museum is also noted for its collection of royal arms in Weapons Gallery. In this gallery, one can see different categories of daggers, swords, knives, Fine arms, spears, shield decorated with gold, precious and semiprecious stones.

Timing: 9.30 AM - 5.30 PM, Closed on Wednesday, 2nd & 4th Saturdays & on Public Holidays

Entry: Rs. 5 for Indians, Rs. 50 for Foreigners & Rs. 100 for Photography

There are 5 different categories of exhibits. In all there are nearly 2900 exhibits. They include arms, oil paintings, miniature paintings, photographs of historical importance, royal palanquins and hoddas, textile, carpets, royal furnitures belonging to the Babi rulers of Sorath (the Ex-rulers of the old Junagadh state). The museum is Famous for special collections like royal furnitures, silver thrones, silver chairs, carpets with gold embroidery, Various types of chandeliers (Zummar) mirror, silver art objects, etc. The most important gallery of the museum is the Darbar Hall which is a period room representing the royal assembly hall of the ex-rulers of the old Junagadh state (Sorath Native State). It has put on display the then "Darbar" in its original setting so that people may get an idea of the royal court and assembly hall of the pre-independence period. The museum is also noted for its collection of royal arms and the gallery especially created for their display is known as "Silehkhana" presenting different categories of daggers, swords, knives, Fine arms, spears, shield decorated with gold, precious and semiprecious stones. The collection of historical photographs are very rare and interesting and reveal the historical background of ex-rulers of Saurashtra."

Hitendra Vankani