Hyderabad: The Salar Jung Museum will keep its galleries open for visitors till 8:00 pm on Thursday, August 14, on the occasion of Independence Day. The museum will remain closed the next day, which is a Friday.
The Salar Jung Museum, which typically operates from 10 am to 5 pm from Saturday to Thursday, is a popular destination in Hyderabad, attracting visitors from across the globe for its vast collection of art, antiquities, and manuscripts.
It remains closed for visitors on Fridays, along with specific holidays, including Milad-un-Nabi, Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti.
Brief history of Salar Jung Musuem
The renowned museum is known for its vast collection of artefacts from around the world. Founded by Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, commonly known as Salar Jung III, the museum houses an impressive array of exhibits, including sculptures, paintings, textiles, manuscripts, and clocks, spanning diverse civilisations and periods.
The collection reflects a deep appreciation for global art and culture, with notable pieces from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Situated on the banks of the Musi River, the museum’s extensive galleries and unique artefacts make it a significant cultural landmark and a testament to the rich heritage of Hyderabad.
