Hazarduari Palace Museum
Hazarduari Palace Museum
Hazarduari Palace Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Radhika Sutodiya
Kolkata (Calcutta), India44 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
This is a museum open to public with an entry fee of nominal amount. Its a great picnic spot for family. If you get there by train the nearest station would be jiagung station. From there you can avail the local transport. Guides are available in English Hindi and Bengali. The museum has great historical evidences stored beautifully each having a different story. This is a silent zone and you will not be allowed to use mobile phones. It will take approximately 45 mins to roam around the entire place.
Written 27 February 2022
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Navaneetha k
Bangalore District, India169 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
Visited just to see the glimpses from outside ( part of morning walk) Just a preparatory visit ( may be call it recce for a trip?). Not entered the museum only took a walk around just to see the ”Mahaul”. Nice river ( river Bhagirathi) view next to this. Traditional Boats there there. Art lovers ans history enthusiasts might like it. This was built by Nawab for holding durbar for high ranking officials/ English officers in 19th century
Written 7 November 2020
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Sea Dweller
Dubai, United Arab Emirates6,961 contributions
Feb 2020
Of course, compared to the palaces of Rajasthan, the palace is quite modest.
However, it is in excellent condition. It is a pity that you can’t take pictures inside. The main attraction of the palace all the Durbar Hall, where a huge chandelier, presented as a gift by Queen Victoria, hanging directly over the silver throne of the Nawab.
However, it is in excellent condition. It is a pity that you can’t take pictures inside. The main attraction of the palace all the Durbar Hall, where a huge chandelier, presented as a gift by Queen Victoria, hanging directly over the silver throne of the Nawab.
Written 23 February 2020
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Tamalika M
701 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
The Hazarduari Palace Museum tells you so many stories of the glory of the Nawabs in Bengal. The huge oil paintings inside the museum are one of its biggest attractions.
There are guides available outside the museum who will explain you the history with great detail, however, these guides cannot enter the museum with you. There are a number of historical artefacts present within the museum.
There are guides available outside the museum who will explain you the history with great detail, however, these guides cannot enter the museum with you. There are a number of historical artefacts present within the museum.
Written 3 March 2024
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Prabir G
Kolkata (Calcutta), India3,068 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
A. Opening Hours : Open 9.30 am till 4.30 pm
Friday closed
B. Entry Ticket: Rs 100 pp
C. Location : Lalbagh area,
Murshidabad
D. Travel mode : Electric rickshaw
F. PHOTOGRAPHY Inside the palace 🚫
This palace was built by Nawab Nazim Humayun Jah, known as puppet Nawab of East India Company, in 1837. Built under famous architect Duncan McLeod, this Italian and Greek styled palace got his name 'Hazarduari' aka, A palace with 1000 doors, from the fact that it has really 1000 doors, of which 100 are false. The palace has been converted into a meuseum in 1975.
We visited this place in January 2024 during our Murshidabad tour. Located on the bank of Bhagirathi river, the massive yellow palace shines in grandeur. Just opposite the palace , white Imambara building can be seen. Though there was no official guide, we hired one of the unofficial guide. The building has lot of wooden structure used in it's construction and the guide showed us, how the large Pavillion at the entrance tilted with little pressure. The museum had large number of exhibits from eighteenth century. Large number of portraits, paintings, guns, dresses worn by the Nawab Jah, his throne, nice ivory products can be seen. A real life painting of the main Durbar and the famous chandelier and mirror, said to be decored with real diamonds and precious stones to create artificial lighting effect are the two major attractions.
A must see to get a taste of early eighteenth century remnants of Bengal Nawab...
Friday closed
B. Entry Ticket: Rs 100 pp
C. Location : Lalbagh area,
Murshidabad
D. Travel mode : Electric rickshaw
F. PHOTOGRAPHY Inside the palace 🚫
This palace was built by Nawab Nazim Humayun Jah, known as puppet Nawab of East India Company, in 1837. Built under famous architect Duncan McLeod, this Italian and Greek styled palace got his name 'Hazarduari' aka, A palace with 1000 doors, from the fact that it has really 1000 doors, of which 100 are false. The palace has been converted into a meuseum in 1975.
We visited this place in January 2024 during our Murshidabad tour. Located on the bank of Bhagirathi river, the massive yellow palace shines in grandeur. Just opposite the palace , white Imambara building can be seen. Though there was no official guide, we hired one of the unofficial guide. The building has lot of wooden structure used in it's construction and the guide showed us, how the large Pavillion at the entrance tilted with little pressure. The museum had large number of exhibits from eighteenth century. Large number of portraits, paintings, guns, dresses worn by the Nawab Jah, his throne, nice ivory products can be seen. A real life painting of the main Durbar and the famous chandelier and mirror, said to be decored with real diamonds and precious stones to create artificial lighting effect are the two major attractions.
A must see to get a taste of early eighteenth century remnants of Bengal Nawab...
Written 4 February 2024
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Shibaji D
Kolkata (Calcutta), India247 contributions
Aug 2022
We drove down the banks of the Hooghly (the width here a let down from what we see in Kolkata) for 7km to the HAZARDUARI (please check the parking area and don’t get enticed by the touts). A short walk took us inside the massive gallery that HAZARDUARI is today. We went back in history to the glorious days of the Nawabs – the paintings, the edicts, the literary works on display, the armoury – it takes a long time even to browse through the displays (unfortunate that we didn’t spot an official guide who could explain).
Written 16 August 2022
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Mʀ Khaledy
Kolkata (Calcutta), India6 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
It's a heritage building that should be promoted more so that more tourists from outside West Bengal come to visit this beautiful palace. ASI is doing fine in maintaining the Hajarduari Palace unlike some other structures and monuments nearby. The museum is well maintained and the gardens are too. If only the vicinity were a bit cleaner, it would be wonderful. The white imambara facing the palace compliments it's golden hue. It's a beautiful experience visiting the palace.
The Hazarduari Palace Museum is famous for tourist attraction exhibiting beautiful artefacts, especially, the golden colour on it. This is why the palace is known as The Palace of Gold. Moreover, the paintings, weapons like Siraj-Ud-Daula's swords, statues and vintage cars that once belonged to the Nawabs of the 18th century. it's a symbol of pride for dwellers of Murshidabad too like me. Unfortunately, camera is not allowed.
The Hazarduari Palace Museum is famous for tourist attraction exhibiting beautiful artefacts, especially, the golden colour on it. This is why the palace is known as The Palace of Gold. Moreover, the paintings, weapons like Siraj-Ud-Daula's swords, statues and vintage cars that once belonged to the Nawabs of the 18th century. it's a symbol of pride for dwellers of Murshidabad too like me. Unfortunately, camera is not allowed.
Written 14 September 2022
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Kalyan L
Kolkata (Calcutta), India38 contributions
Jan 2020
We were pleasantly surprised top see a tourist attraction in West Bengal maintained immaculately. From the well kept lawns, to the perfectly trimmed hedges and the well tended rose gardens the entire area was very attractive. The museum too was very well maintained and had an interesting collection, well labelled and lighted.
Written 19 January 2020
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debasis2k
New Delhi, India160 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I was there for 3 nights 2 days tour. Stayed in Baharampur tourist lodge. The rent of the rooms are cheap, and a very nice property. I visited all the places with a Toto. You can't go all the places with car as the roads are cramped and often have jams. Go and soak yourself with the history and the pride of Bengal. The history book will slowly grow on you. You will be melted with glory, pride and sorrow. Do give enough time and see the things in the museum, do spend some money with guide and books, I bet it will be a very memorable sojourne.
Written 14 January 2020
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debjani g
Kolkata (Calcutta), India10 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Visit in winter and early morning. It opens at 9.30am. Becomes chaotic and overcrowded after 10.30am. We had a very good Govt certified guide. Area around the palace is full of garbage. Municipality seems to be lackadaisical. History of the place gets you though. Again, get a good guide. It makes all the difference
Written 19 February 2023
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Is hazarduari palace of murshidaabad will be closed after lockdown from tomorrow?
Written 2 January 2022
Now Hazarduyari Musium is opened or closed? I am planing for going to show Hazarduyari. Plz reply immediately.
Written 12 April 2021
Murshidabad is nearest, but the better places to stay are at Berhampur
Written 31 March 2019
The distance is about 9.5 km. You may need a private taxi, bus or locally available transport.
Written 22 December 2018
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