One of the attractions of the old Indian city of Jaipur was the famous Albert Hall - the oldest state museum of Rajasthan, which is also called the State Central Museum.

Designed by British Colonel Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob building was created in honor of the Prince of Wales, Edward VII, and in 1876 during the visit of the monarch to India, it was laid the first stone .  Completed construction was only 11 years later - in 1887 .  The museum is located on the garden Ram Nishas just opposite the New Gate .  Initially it was assumed that the Albert Hall will become a City Hall meeting, but later it was decided to turn it into a museum of art in Jaipur .  To date, a unique collection of valuable exhibits, which have products of wood and metal, luxurious carpets, bright textiles, paintings, weapons, uniforms, toys and dolls, pottery, there is a hall dedicated to the flora and fauna of the state, as well as the Egyptian mummy .  Later, in 1959, the museum was rebuilt and expanded, were added several new galleries .  In one of them it is typical for this area clothing and jewelry of different tribes and classes, and the other is dedicated to the famous henna painting, namely the traditional figures of Rajasthan - mandala mehendi, which are recognizable all over the world .  Albert Hall is also known for its collection of miniature figure and the gallery of Music and Dance of Rajasthan .

In addition to the unique collection of works of art of great interest among tourists is the museum building itself, which is a real architectural masterpiece, designed in the Indo-Saracenic style.