Museum Address
Archaeological Survey of India, Taj Museum, Taj Mahal- 282001
Email
museumtaj.asi@gmail.com
Museum website
http://tajmuseum.com/
When was the museum established?
1982
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
The origin of the Taj Museum goes back to 1906 when it was established at the instance of Lord Curzon(Viceroy of India 1899 to 1905) in two hexagonal rooms on the west side of main entrance gateway to the Taj Mahal. Further, Khan Bahadur Maulvi Zafar Hussan, Honorary Curator and Superintendent, Archaeological Survey, Northern Circle, Agra made Valuable Efforts to develop this Museum. The exhibits of the Museum at that time Include old plans of the Taj Mahal, samples of the stone used in inlay work, old photographs of the Taj Mahal, a few coloured drawing, Farmans (Royal orders), Sanads (land records), specimen of previous stones used in the Taj Mahal.
Now Taj Museum, is housed in the Western Jal Mahal which is the part of the Taj Mahal Complex. It is a double storied building having a quadrangle projection outside in the centre of the middle of western wall and is build on a raised platform. Presently the museum galleries are upgraded accordingly with a view to highlight each subject.
Workshops/seminars/lectures
No
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Who manages the museum?
State Government
Person-in-charge of the museum
Other
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
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Is the museum currently closed?
No
Image for museum exterior/building
Gallery Images
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Facade of the museum
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A glimpse of the architecture of the museum
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Information about the museum in Braille for differently-abled people
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Spear Head, Brass Rigid Blade
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A replica of Inlay Work on Taj Mahal depicting a poppy plant
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Ornamental Rehal ( Quran Stand) Of Jade
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A coloured sketch of the entrance Gateway of the Taj Mahal
Name of the artist
Daniel
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A coloured sketch of the View of Taj Mahal from southwest Corner
Entry fee information
Entry Fee for Taj Mahal-
Indian: 40
Foreigner: 1000
INR:1000
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation: 530
Note: The entry fee to Taj Museum is Free.
Opening Days
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
