Sardar Government Museum, State museum in Paota district, Jodhpur, India.
Sardar Government Museum sits within the Umaid Public Gardens and houses galleries filled with military displays and regional artifacts. The collections include sculptures, ancient inscriptions, terracotta works, and objects that showcase local craftsmanship.
The museum began as an exhibition organized for Lord Kitchener in 1909 and was later formally established under Maharaja Umed Singh. This founding reflected how local rulers of the time supported collecting and preserving artistic objects.
The institution displays miniature paintings and metallic objects that reflect regional artistic traditions and local craftsmanship. These collections show the creative skills that have been passed down through generations in Rajasthan.
The museum can be reached on foot from the city center and sits in a green park area that offers a pleasant setting. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since exploring the gardens and galleries takes some time.
A special section displays wooden and brass models of early aircraft and warships that show early transportation technology. Alongside these, there is also a collection of regional desert birds that adds another dimension to the exhibits.
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