About Salar Jung Museum
Being one of the three national museums of India, Salar Jung Museum is located in Dharusifa on southern bank of Musi River. A huge collection of sculptures, paintings, carvings, textiles, manuscripts, ceramics, metallic artifacts, furniture’s from various parts of world are displayed in this Museum. Many items displayed in Salar Jung Museum dates back to 1st century. Most of the collections found here were actually collected by Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan Salar Jung, the former Prime Minister of Nizam of Hyderabad. He spent most of his salary on collecting these precious items for over 35 years. The Quran collection from all over the world is the most astonishing part of the museum. You can come across Quran of various fonts and designs and even Gold and Silver imprinted Quran.
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Places to Visit near Salar Jung Museum
City Museum (Nizam's Museum), Telangana
1.5 km from Salar Jung Museum - See map
In the Purani Haveli of Jubilee hills, is located the City Museum or Nizam Museum of Hyderabad. The museum which was opened in 2012 has a...
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Mecca Masjid, Telangana
1.6 km from Salar Jung Museum - See map
Mecca Masjid, the most renowned place for Muslims is the much oldest and largest Mosque in India. The fifth ruler of Shahi Dynasty, namely...
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Charminar, Telangana
2.5 km from Salar Jung Museum - See map
The bravura monument which is an iconic symbol of Hyderabad city, Charminar, was built by Quli Qutab Shahi in 15th century. This monument bags the...
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Chowmahalla Palace, Telangana
2.6 km from Salar Jung Museum - See map
Lying close to Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace was the important place where the Nizam ofHyderabad entertains their guest during the Asaf Jahi...
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Sudha Cars Museum, Telangana
2.9 km from Salar Jung Museum - See map
This zany car museum is located near Bahadurpura cross road in Hyderabad. The master brain behind this eccentric museum is Mr. Sudhakar. He is the...
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AP State Archaeological Museum, Telangana
2.9 km from Salar Jung Museum - See map
Andhra Pradesh State Archaeological Museum is the oldest of its kind in Hyderabad. The site where the museum building initially located was...
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BM Birla Science Centre and Archaeological Museum, Telangana
5 km from Salar Jung Museum - See map
One of the prestigious centers for promulgation of science. The institute founded by the Birla Group is situated in the Adarsh Nagar area of...
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Birla Mandir, Hyderabad, Telangana
5 km from Salar Jung Museum - See map
Perched atop Naubath Pahad hillock, Birla Mandir was established by Birla Foundation. The Mandir which sprawls over 13 acres of land is dedicated...
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Paigah Tombs, Telangana
5.3 km from Salar Jung Museum - See map
The Paigah Tombs were built by Nawab Tung Jung Bahadur of the Shums ul Umrahi aristocracy in 1787. The tombs have an impressive amalgamation of...
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Lumbini Park, Telangana
5.7 km from Salar Jung Museum - See map
One of the sought after attraction in Hyderabad is the Lumbini Park. It is located besides Hussain Sagar lake with well maintained gardens and...
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Sri Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad, Telangana
6.2 km from Salar Jung Museum - See map
The Sri Ramakrishna Math is a tranquil universal temple dedicated to Sri Ramamkrishna Paramahamsa, people irrespective of their ethnicity, caste,...
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Nehru Zoological Park, Telangana
6.4 km from Salar Jung Museum - See map
Established in 1959, Nehru Zoological Park is much sought after tourists' spot in Hyderabad. The zoo is adjacent to Mir Alam Tank. Most of the...
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