Srinagar | 04.08.2019 | 10:30 am ~ 01:00 pm

A Walk through the Galleries of the Shri Pratap Singh Museum

About the walk

Come and join us on our 900th walk!

The Shri Pratap Singh Museum is one of Kashmir’s oldest museums. Located in Lal Mandi, Srinagar, the museum was established in 1898 CE in the maharaja’s summer guest house, based on items transferred from the state toshkhana or treasury. Approximately 79,595 artefacts and objects covering various subjects like archaeology, numismatics, decorative art, arms and armoury, paintings, textiles, etc. are housed in the museum. 

The museum has a rich collection of antiquities ranging from prehistoric times to the modern period. The objects housed in the museum include coins, terracotta figurines and tiles, pottery, stone sculptures, bronze objects, weaponry, paintings, manuscripts, textiles and jewellery. These objects are displayed in chronological order, giving visitors a comprehensive experience of the history and culture of Kashmir.

Join us on our 900th walk through the galleries of the SPS Museum.

 

This guided tour is free.

 

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
10:15 am

About the walk

Come and join us on our 900th walk!

The Shri Pratap Singh Museum is one of Kashmir’s oldest museums. Located in Lal Mandi, Srinagar, the museum was established in 1898 CE in the maharaja’s summer guest house, based on items transferred from the state toshkhana or treasury. Approximately 79,595 artefacts and objects covering various subjects like archaeology, numismatics, decorative art, arms and armoury, paintings, textiles, etc. are housed in the museum. 

The museum has a rich collection of antiquities ranging from prehistoric times to the modern period. The objects housed in the museum include coins, terracotta figurines and tiles, pottery, stone sculptures, bronze objects, weaponry, paintings, manuscripts, textiles and jewellery. These objects are displayed in chronological order, giving visitors a comprehensive experience of the history and culture of Kashmir.

Join us on our 900th walk through the galleries of the SPS Museum.

 

This guided tour is free.

 

Led By

Dr Abdul Rashid Lone
Abdul Rashid Lone is an archaeologist and historian. After a masters in History from Aligarh Muslim University, he has completed a PhD from the University of Delhi. Currently he is working as Assistant Professor at Kashmir University.

Meeting Time

10:15 AM

Meeting point

Near the front gate, SPS Museum, Lal Mandi

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Lal Chowk/LD Chowk

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

In case you are unable to attend after having registered, please send us an email.

Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

 

  • There is ample parking space in front of the museum.
  • An entry fee of Rs 10 is to be borne by the participant.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and carry water and an umbrella or raincoat (if necessary).
  • There is a fee of Rs 100 per gallery for photography.
  • You may carry your notebooks.