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Originally located in Hawa
Mahal just above the entrance of the fort, it has now been shifted
to the Brij Vilas Palace and has a new display and deco'r.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SECTION
Sculpture : The museum possesses several hundred sculptures from
different cultural centres of the region. Generally, the sculptures belong
to the period from the 8th to the 12th century AD though early specimens
of the Gupta period (4th to 5th century AD) can also be seen. Sculptures
worth mentioning are Shesh Sayi Vishnu from Badoli (Chittaurgarh), Jain
image of Vardhaman from Baran and a dancing pair from Ramgarh.
Inscription :A few inscriptions are displayed in the museum. Yupa
pillars from Badwa are very important specimens of 3rd century AD showing
the popularity of Vedic rites.
Coins: Coins discovered from various sites of Kota region are
preserved and displayed in the numismatic section. Most of the coins
belong to the Mughal period and a few of them to the Rajput period.
PAINTING SECTION
Several miniature paintings of Bundi,
Kota, Nathdwara and
Jaipur schools are preserved in the museum.
Paintings of Shrimad Bhagwat of the early 17th century are most attractive
from the point of view of workmanship.
MANUSCRIPT SECTION
This section contains a number of manuscripts in Sanskrit. They include
Vedic, astronomical and astrological works. Some Hindi manuscripts are
also preserved. The Gita and the Bhagwat written in the minutest letters
on paper scroll are worth mentioning from the calligraphic point of view.
LOCAL ARTS & CRAFTS OF HADOTI REGION
Arms, several kinds of handicrafts, costumes, etc., are also displayed in
this section. A panoramic view of the cultural aspects of Kota region is
available in this section through photographs, charts, maps etc.
Entry Fee : Entry on Monday free.
Timing : 10.00 A.M. to 4.30 P.M.
Closed : Friday and gazetted holidays.