Jhansi Government Museum, Jhansi Overview

Jhansi Museum is one of the iconic museums of India constructed around the late 19th century that helps us to track down the roots of Indian history of colonial India. Jhansi Museum, also known as the UP Government museum, is known to have artefacts since the 4th century BC along with exquisite artworks of pre-modern India.

Dedicated to Rani Lakshmi Bai, this museum not only illustrates the history of Jhansi but also throws light on the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. Over the years, Jhansi museum has become one of the major tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh owing to the rich cultural heritage of India, particularly Jhansi.

About Jhansi Museum

Jhansi museum helps us to relive the historical battle fought single-handedly by Rani Lakshmi Bai against the British and their Doctrine of Lapse under Lord Dalhousie. It is through various illustrations and weapons of Lakshmi Bai that we realize what a true patriot of colonial India was like and what was it to save one’s motherland to the natives. It also illustrates the Great Sepoy Mutiny in 1857 which changed the course of British history in India. Located within the Jhansi fort, both have a unique architectural aura which attracts the tourists. The museum also throws light upon the reign of the Chandelas and Guptas in India and has a number of galleries. Starting from centuries-old manuscripts to separate galleries for the Bundelas and Chandelas this museum has been a storehouse of artefacts ever since its construction.

Artefacts at the Museum

Weapons of Lakshmi Bai
Art gallery of Guptas
Art gallery of Chandelas
Weapons used in Sepoy Mutiny
Terracotta and bronze structures
Manuscripts
Pots
Silver and bronze coins.

How to Reach Jhansi Museum

Located in the heart of the city of Jhansi, the museum is located within the Jhansi Fort also known as Jhansi ki kila which is 5 km from the Jhansi station and is well connected by Buses. The spot has a separate bust stop named the Jhansi museum bus stop right outside Jhansi fort.