Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion
ಜಯಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ವಿಲಾಸ
A princess's mansion completed in 1905 on the University of Mysore campus, now the Karnataka Folk Museum.
The mansion was built in 1905 by the Maharaja for his eldest daughter, Princess Jayalakshmi. It is in the neoclassical style and has about 125 rooms and 300 windows. It now belongs to the University of Mysore and has been turned into a folk and anthropology museum. Its displays cover folk costumes, musical instruments, puppets, shadow puppets and woodcarvings from across Karnataka, along with royal artefacts. Open roughly 10:00–17:30, closed on Sundays. Entry costs a few tens of rupees. Few tourists come here, so it pairs well with a visit to Kukkarahalli Lake.
Opening hours
10:00–17:30; closed Sun
Nearby sights
- Kukkarahalli Lake
- Mysuru Rail Museum
- Jaganmohan Palace (Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery)
- Devaraja Market
- Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas)
- KSIC Mysore Silk Factory
- St. Philomena's Cathedral
- GRS Fantasy Park