Salar Jung Museum Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Salar Jung Museum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Full-Day Tour of Hyderabad City

• Private Tour: Hyderabad City Day Tour

• Hyderabad Full-Day City Tour by Car With Guide and Entry Fee Option

• Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2-Hour Guided Walking Tour)

• Hyderabad Classic Half-Day Tour Snacks and Drinks Included

Admission fees to the Salar Jung Museum vary depending on your country of origin. Indian adults pay 50 rupees, and Indian kids (ages 5–17) pay 20 rupees. All foreign nationals pay 1,000 rupees. There’s also a 50-rupee camera/smartphone fee and a 500-rupee fine if you’re caught taking photos without a camera ticket.

Yes, Hyderabad's Salar Jung Museum is definitely worth visiting if you'd like to learn more about Indian history and art. The large museum is one of India's top art-focused museums, and while its collection of Indian art and artifacts is particularly extensive, you can also see items from Nepal, East and Southeast Asia, and further afield. You may find visiting independently is best if you want to take your time browsing the galleries, but it's included on some Hyderabad city tours.

Per one customer who booked the Private Full-Day Tour of Hyderabad City, "This tour was amazing!! Our guide, Anand, knew everyone, got us in and out of attractions easily, and was beyond knowledgeable about all things Hyderabad. Highly recommend!"

The Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad is one of the world’s largest art museums. It is famous for its vast collection of fine art and decorative items from around the world, from paintings to clocks, and houses a copy of Giovanni Maria Benzoni’s 19th-century sculpture, Veiled Rebecca.

The Salar Jung Museum is located in Hyderabad, a large city in the Indian state of Telangana. The museum is on the banks of the Musi River, near the Afzalgun neighborhood, and within easy reach of other major attractions. The Charminar monument is about a 20-minute walk away.

Highlights of the Salar Jung Museum include extensive collections of clocks and daggers, along with examples of Indian miniature paintings from several different artistic styles. Its most famous works are a copy of Veiled Rebecca by Giovanni Benzoni and a double of Mephistopheles and Margaretta, carved entirely from wood.

Yes, guided tours are available for the Salar Jung Museum, and going with a guide is an ideal way to navigate this large museum. You can visit as part of a half- or full-day tour of Hyderabad that stops at multiple cultural attractions or arrange for a private museum guide.

Yes, there are many nearby attractions to visit after the Salar Jung Museum. Just north is the Nizam Museum, which showcases some of the riches of Hyderabad’s former rulers. Further south, you’ll find some of the city’s most famous attractions, including the Charminar and Chowmahalla Palace.

Yes, you can take photographs inside the Salar Jung Museum. However, you’ll need to pay extra for a still camera/smartphone camera ticket, and you’ll face fines if you take photos without a photography ticket. Note that flash is not allowed.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Salar Jung Museum. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Hyderabad:

• Charminar

• Mecca Masjid

• Chowmahalla Palace

• Laad Bazaar

• The Nizam's Museum

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Hyderabad.