MUSEUM & ART GALLERIES

JAMMU & KASHMIR

Sri Pratap Singh Museum, Srinagar

Shawls, paintings, armory, copper and jade ornaments and utensils are among some of the items on display.

Dogra Art Gallery, Jammu

Prehistoric terracotta objects are great views at this museums. Some terracotta busts of women with typical Gandhara facial features and Greek hairstyles are believed to date back to the 4th and 8th centuries AD. There are also ancient coins, silver and copper ornaments and Sanskrit and Pharsi manuscripts.

HIMACHAL PRADESH

The Library of Tibetan Works, Dharamshala

This Library is one of the most important institutions of the world dedicated to preserve and disseminate Tibetan culture. It serves as a repository for Tibetan artifacts and manuscripts, as well as Centre for language and cultural education.

Bhuri Singh Museum, Shimla

This museum has a large collection of embroidered Chamba - Rumals and old coins. Some of its main attractions are collection of hill jewellery and costumes both traditional and royal along with various displays of arms and armour. It also features old doors from old places and numerous Frescoes.