Nizam Museum
Nizam Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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SundarRam54
Hyderabad, India361 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
The museum show cases the Nizam Rulers’ times. There are beautiful silverware, wardrobe and so on.There is mechanical lift which can be manually operated. If you interested to know how the city grew during Nizam era there are maps showing city as it was at various periods of time. There is a decent Wash room and adequate parking in premises.
Written January 14, 2020
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Ravindra V
Hyderabad, India1,201 contributions
May 2022
Low stars primarily for a couple of reasons
1. High ticket price
2. Not well maintained. Atleast the building
3. No food options
The good part is it has some good collections of the last Sultan of Nizams. Like the large wardrobe collection. The museum is located in Purani Haveli premises where most of it is used as a school. You cannot of course visit the school premises. Only photography is allowed with a ticket price of 150 rs but no videography.
1. High ticket price
2. Not well maintained. Atleast the building
3. No food options
The good part is it has some good collections of the last Sultan of Nizams. Like the large wardrobe collection. The museum is located in Purani Haveli premises where most of it is used as a school. You cannot of course visit the school premises. Only photography is allowed with a ticket price of 150 rs but no videography.
Written May 10, 2022
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Hazzz M
Burringbar, Australia154 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
This small and unkempt old palace is 125 rupees for foreigners and consists of four rooms, full of bizarre and intimate memorabilia of the Nizams. Though there is only a couple of more grand items, there are hundreds of treasures of this strange collision of local Royalty and the Colonial Raj. We found the collection fascinating, well labels and well worth a long slow look and read through, what is a unique historic collection. Well worth a look for its insight into Indian history
Written September 21, 2022
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Oneil
Mumbai, India42 contributions
Feb 2020
No clear signages for reaching this place. The area was full of filth & garbage. Free guide employed by them. However a tip was welcome !!! Glass cabinets were filthy & stained. These were sealed with a paper glued on the wooden frame. Purpose unclear.
Written March 5, 2020
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Peter M
Vancouver, Canada227 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Didn't really know what to expect when we came up to the fronts of the building - minimal signage and its housed in the second story of a busy school. Only three or four large display rooms. A rather dazzling display of items from the sixth and seventh Nizams reigns in large part consisting of various caskets and other memorial items commorating achievements of the reign. But there are many other fascinating items from the Royal household that made it an entailing and interesting hour.
Written March 12, 2015
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Ansh J
Tallinn, Estonia496 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
When we went, the power was out- not the most inviting first impression! Torches were being used to see the items as it was completely dark. We convinced the curator to give us a tour so he explained about the main items, as well as the historical significance. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Written April 20, 2015
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lotusdiamond
Chandigarh, India1,258 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Purani haveli now museum was the Royal residence of Nizam of Hyderabad. It show the opulent lifestyle of the Nizams.
Written July 27, 2016
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Krithi88
Chennai (Madras), India74 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
This museum is difficult to find. Most people only seem to know about Salar Jung museum and very few know about this place. It is situated next to a hospital. The entry fee is pricey compared to the other museums and the things to see is very small. It has some Nizam jewels, the weapons, pictures of the previous Nizams, wardrobe of the Nizam and his wives and the miniatures of the buildings sanctioned during his period. All the miniatures were made of silver and even the weapons were encrusted with precious stones.
Written November 5, 2015
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Angel88
Brisbane Region, Australia1,530 contributions
Jan 2014 • Solo
My driver had not heard of the Museum and had difficulty locating it so I would suggest you have the address written down or a map etc. It is not far from the Salajung Museum.
Here is some general but helpful information:
Entry fee is Rs80
Camera fee is Rs150
There is also a video camera fee but I am not sure if it would be worth it. The part of the museum that I found most interesting and informative did not allow any photography so don't stress if you have left the camera behind.
There were some amazing pieces on display - many of gold and silver with intricate carving and patterns, including a replica of the Charminar in silver plus many everyday items of silver that were only ever used once by the Nizam. When I went there were only about 10 items of clothing on display but it is an amazing wardrobe about 100m long.
I read that a guide was recommended so I accepted the services of a guide (paid Rs200) for a 20minute tour which in hindsight was not at all necessary. There is good signage (all in English) and a lot of detailed explanation displayed in the no photography area. My guide's english was ok but not always easy to clearly understand and he selected about 2 items in each room to discuss then almost ran to the next room. So at the end I had to walk back through the entire museum to look at everything at my leisure. (In some museums you are actively discouraged from going backwards but it was fine here.) I found an hour w a comfortable amount of time here. If it was busier then maybe you would need to allow a little more time but apart from me there was an Indian group and maybe 2 oth people.when I emerged around 12noon there were all of these really cute and inquisitive little kindergarten kids leaving the school next door. They were all having fun and walking to the waiting mini bus.
I had visited the Salajung Museum and Chowmahalla Palace on my previous stay in Hyderabad and found them both to be most informative and enlightening. Chowmahalla has a good display about the Nizams and their influence on the region. You should visit these too.
Here is some general but helpful information:
Entry fee is Rs80
Camera fee is Rs150
There is also a video camera fee but I am not sure if it would be worth it. The part of the museum that I found most interesting and informative did not allow any photography so don't stress if you have left the camera behind.
There were some amazing pieces on display - many of gold and silver with intricate carving and patterns, including a replica of the Charminar in silver plus many everyday items of silver that were only ever used once by the Nizam. When I went there were only about 10 items of clothing on display but it is an amazing wardrobe about 100m long.
I read that a guide was recommended so I accepted the services of a guide (paid Rs200) for a 20minute tour which in hindsight was not at all necessary. There is good signage (all in English) and a lot of detailed explanation displayed in the no photography area. My guide's english was ok but not always easy to clearly understand and he selected about 2 items in each room to discuss then almost ran to the next room. So at the end I had to walk back through the entire museum to look at everything at my leisure. (In some museums you are actively discouraged from going backwards but it was fine here.) I found an hour w a comfortable amount of time here. If it was busier then maybe you would need to allow a little more time but apart from me there was an Indian group and maybe 2 oth people.when I emerged around 12noon there were all of these really cute and inquisitive little kindergarten kids leaving the school next door. They were all having fun and walking to the waiting mini bus.
I had visited the Salajung Museum and Chowmahalla Palace on my previous stay in Hyderabad and found them both to be most informative and enlightening. Chowmahalla has a good display about the Nizams and their influence on the region. You should visit these too.
Written January 28, 2014
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Ananta Gorai
Kolkata (Calcutta), India50 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Precious metals like gold, silver sculptures and precious stone are preserved well. Must see place. Bringing a camera will cost a 500/- . Much more for foreigners.
Written June 20, 2019
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sunilandsharada
Chennai (Madras), India34 contributions
We visited The Nizam's Museum on November 23rd, and had a great experience, thanks to a staff member who guided us through. Sadly, cannot remember his name, but he was excellent!
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