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There’s no better place to really learn about Shimla’s rich culture and history than at the Himachal State Museum. The museum opened in 1974 and originally only had a few hundred artifacts; today, the museum houses over 10,000 antiques and artifacts that reflect Shimla’s growth over the years. The collection includes a number of drawings, paintings, special Rajasthani and Mughal paintings, pahari miniature paintings, sculptured, bronzes, woodcarvings, decorative arts, numismatics, anthropological objects, manuscripts, and more. The museum also hosts an array of explorations, lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and festivals that visitors are invited to attend and enjoy.
Himachal State Museum, Address: Chaura Maidan Rd, Chaura Maidan, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171004, India
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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