Top Museums in Himachal Pradesh

Bhuri Singh Museum - Chamba

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huri Singh Museum is an intriguing and must-see site for all visitors, especially for the ones that admire gathering the historical knowledge about a region, city, or town. Bhuri Singh Museum or BSM was built in the year 1975 & stands in the heart of the city of Chamba. It houses the exotic historical collection of the then times. The visitors are delighted by seeing the amazing collection of the different belongings that were once used by the royals.It Is Known For:-1) Bhuri Singh Museum is an amazing destination in Chamba city and is a home to a variety of historical royal belongings of Maharaja Bhuri Singh2) Its galleries showcase the items like the coins, armor, weaponry, clothes, gemstones, stamps, a catalog of documents, footwear, and much more3) It also exhibits the musical instruments that were once played in the royal court of the king Bhuri Singh4) The photographs of the viceroys, governor-generals, the handwritten documents, and the rare photographs of the Indian freedom fighters that hailed from Himachal Pradesh can be seen in BSM Best Time To Visit:-Bhuri Singh Museum is a place that is thronged on a huge scale. Not only the tourists but the students from different educational institutions also visit this museum for an educational excursion. This museum can be visited throughout the year.All visitors have to pay a small entry fee to gain an access to this museum. One has to pay a certain fee for clicking photographs inside the museum.Watch Out!Bhuri Singh Museum remains closed on all Mondays and National holidays/festivals. Therefore, all visitors should contact the authorities prior their visit to BSM. Also, no one is allowed to touch the items that are displayed in the gallery. Be careful!Reaching There:-With a well-established connectivity to the roadways, railways, and airways, reaching Chamba has turned easier for all. The inter-state buses, express trains, and flights are available from different parts in Himachal Pradesh and nearby states.Nearest Railway Station - Pathankot Railway StationNearest Airport - Pathankot Airport

Himachal State Museum & Library

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The museum is located 2.5 kms. west of the scandal point. It has got a good collection of ancient historical sculptures, paintings, coins, photos and other items from all over the state and outside. It also has a library housing many historical books and manuscripts.

The Dagshai Jail Museum

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Dagshai Jail Museum, Solan is a former British prison that happens to be a frequently visited place. So, basically, the museum is one of the oldest cantonment towns in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. This place was earlier used as the storage yard and only after the armuy people cleaned the place, it came out to be a well-designed structure. Later on, this place was converted into a museum and it is also to be noted here that this is the only jail museum in India apart from the Cellular Jail in the Andamans.History:As far as the history of the place is talked about, the leader James Daly of the mutiny was shot by a firing squad in the prison courtyard dated November 2, 1920. After being given complete military honors and funeral, his remains were then buried at the Dagshai Cemetery until 1970. Many years down the lane, with the help of areas Brigade Commander and Himachal Tourism Department, this place was erected into a museum.Architecture:Now, coming on to the architecture of the Dagshai Jail Museum, the jail blocks of the museum is as chilly as it was during the time of Britishers. It was long back in the year 1849 that the construction of the jail began and consisted of 54 maximum cellular cells. Three feet apart, all these cells have two doors each. It is also to be noted here that The Dagshai Jail Museum doesn’t have any source of ventilation and light in the cells. The Dagshai Jail has only one VIP cell that is boasted of luxuries namely, fireplace and washroom.How to Reach:There are no consistent flights from other major cities of India to Solan. Nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, which happens to be 35 km away. The other nearest airport is Bhuntar Airport (KUU), Kullu, Himachal Pradesh that is 115 km away. People ususally drive to reach The Dagshai Jail Museum from thereon.Nearby Attractions:Below are a few major attraction that people visit while their stay in Solan:Mohan Shakti Heritage ParkJatoli Shiv TempleThe Dagshai Jail MuseumKrishna Bhavan MandirBon MonasteryKuthar FortShoolini Mata TempleShirdi Sai Baba MandirFrequently Asked Questions:What are the number of times Dagshai Jail Museum is added in itineraries?The Dagshai Jail Museum, Solan is added for over 16 times on an average in different itineraries.What is the average time spent at Dagshai Jail Museum, Solan?The average time spent at Dagshai Jail Museum, Solan is for over 30 minutes.What are the busiest days at Dagshai Jail Museum?Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are ususlly considered as to be the busiest days of the museum.What is the most popular time to visit Dagshai Jail Museum?The most popular hours to visit Dagshai Jail Museum is from 11 AM - 12 PM.