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Urusvati Museum of
Folklore
Village - Shikohpu, NH 8, District Gurgaon, Haryana
We
take pleasure in introducing you, the Urusvati Museum of Folklore located
at "Madhram", Village,Shilkopur, N.H.8, Gurgaon, under the
auspices of Urusvati Centre of Contemporary Arts and The Ford Foundation,
New Delhi.
The
museum is located amidst a Jasmine Garden and spread over five and half
acre of lush greenery with the Aravalli Mountain Range forming a majestic
backdrop. It is approximately 10 kilometers away from Hero Honda chowk on
the way to Jaipur. This is the only Museum of it kind, which showcases the
legendry love stories of country through trans-lights, dioramas, painting,
prints and sculptures.
It has also displayed the folk art and crafts along
with costumes, jewellries, folk musical instruments and potteries etc. The
museum also has a souvenir shop, cafeteria and terracotta garden.
Since
the Museum is on the way to Jaipur and represents the vast cultural
heritage of the country; it is a great attraction for the tourists,
where they can stop for fifteen minutes to relax and see the Museum. A
contribution charge of Rs. 25/- per person will be charged from the
visitors. The Museum has ample parking space, which can easily accommodate
three to four buses.
The
Museum is open seven days a week from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. except
Mondays. For Booking and More information please call at 989858561 or
9811131266.
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