Museum Address
Nashipur Rajbari, Nahsipur
City
State
West Bengal
Pin Code
742160
Phone Number
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
No
When was the museum established?
1982
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
The Nashipur Palace was the court of Debi Singha, who was the expense gatherer of the British during the Nawabi era and was known for being a strict tax authority. It has been converted into Nashipur Rajbari museum showcasing personal belongings of the Nashipur royal family, farmans, legal documents pertaining to tax collection of that time, and other things. The royal palace also has a temple of Ramchandra, which is one of the largest temples across Murshidabad. It also contains family deities worshipped by the Nashipur royal family, which attract devotees till date.
Photography
No
Videography
No
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
No
Locker room
No
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
No
Garden/picnic area
Yes
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Who manages the museum?
Private Organization
Person-in-charge of the museum
Owner
First Name
Mr. Tapan
Last Name
Ghosh
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
24.207044966454, 88.262947127223
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
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Entrance to the museum
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Dining room with portraits of the Nashipur royal family
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Interior view of the museum
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Clock of the royal family
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Portrait of Hirabai, a courtly dancer who danced for the entertainment of Nawab Siraj-ud-Doulah
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The documents that conferred the title of Raibahadur on Raja Ranajit Sinha, and a portrait of Debi Singha
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Temple ( Ramchandra Sanctuary) inside the museum
Entry Fee
Applicable
Entry fee information
INR 10 (for all)
Opening Days
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Public holidays
Opening Time
06:00 a.m.
Closing Time
06:00 p.m.