Museums in Agra

Ask anyone about a popular Indian tourist destination, the most likely answer you may expect is Agra. Agra is a world renowned tourist destination. Each year, millions of tourists from different parts of India as well as tourists from far-off foreign countries come to Agra for a vacation. Agra is home to some of the most prestigious historic places that are rich in culture and tradition. There are also many well known museums in Agra. These museums are a major tourist attraction in the city.

One of the famous museums in Agra is the Taj Museum. The Taj Museum is in the premises of the Taj Mahal. It is located to the left of the platform near the main gate of the Taj Mahal. The Taj Museum of Agra offers tourists and visitors a close look at the original pieces of drawings of this wonderful marble monument. A look at the drawings reveals the level of accuracy and precision that has gone in planning the structure of the Taj Mahal. No wonder that the Taj still holds it place among the Seven Wonders of the World. The architect was also guessed that the construction would be done in 22 years. The Taj Museum is open from 10 o' clock in the morning to 5 o' clock in the afternoon. These drawings also show the layout of the graves. Besides, there are many other bewitching collections that are worth a look.

Original drawings available here show the precision with which the architect had planned this monument. He even anticipated that it would be completed in 22 years. Drawings of the interiors show the position of the graves in such precision that the foot of the graves faces the viewer from any angle. Many more such breathtaking collections are here which can also be seen. There are royal ornaments, wonderful paintings, portraits of Mughal emperors and many more interesting things. The Taj Museum remains closed on Fridays. The Art Gallery of the Agra Fort is also another well known museum of Agra.