Salar Jung Museum's 75th Anniversary: 48,000 Artefacts Across 40 Galleries
Hyderabad's Salar Jung Museum celebrates its diamond jubilee this year, coinciding with International Museum Day on May 18. The museum houses nearly 48,000 artefacts across 40 galleries, spanning Mughal, European, and Far Eastern traditions. Highlights include a musical clock and the veiled Rebecca sculpture. The institution remains a cornerstone of Hyderabad's cultural heritage.
Key facts
- Salar Jung Museum turns 75 in 2024.
- It houses nearly 48,000 artefacts.
- The museum has 40 galleries.
- Collections span Mughal, European, and Far Eastern traditions.
- International Museum Day is on May 18.
- Notable exhibits include a musical clock and veiled Rebecca.
- The museum is located in Hyderabad, India.
- The anniversary is referred to as a diamond jubilee.
Entities
Institutions
- Salar Jung Museum
Locations
- Hyderabad
- India