Dogra Art Museum

The Dogra Art Museum is located in the Pink Hall of Mubarak Mandi Palace and houses more than 7,000 objects including miniature paintings, manuscripts, sculptures, and decorative pieces. The collection covers both regional and Persian artistic works spanning different styles and periods.

The palace was built in 1875 to host the visit of Prince Edward, the future British king, during his time in Jammu. The museum itself opened in 1954 to share the region's artistic heritage with the public.

The museum displays Basohli miniature paintings and Persian manuscripts that reflect the artistic traditions of the region. These pieces come from local noble families and show how patrons in earlier times built their collections.

The museum is centrally located in Jammu and easily reachable on foot, with clear signage throughout the palace complex. Visiting on weekdays tends to be more comfortable when fewer people are present.

The collection includes a gold plated bow that belonged to Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, along with a stone plate inscribed in the historic Takri script. These objects offer rare insight into imperial possession and the local written traditions of earlier times.

Location: Jammu

Inception: April 18, 1954

GPS coordinates: 32.73000,74.87000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06