Sri Pratap Singh Museum
Kashmir's most important museum, with collections of Buddhist and Hindu stone sculptures, pashmina shawls, papier-mâché lacquerware, and ancient coins.
Founded in 1898, Sri Pratap Singh Museum has its new building on the bank of the Jhelum River in Lal Mandi. Its exhibits include ancient Buddhist and Hindu stone statues from Kashmir, fine Kani shawls, papier-mâché lacquer craftsmanship, weapons, and natural history specimens. Together they help visitors understand Kashmir's diverse history. Foreign visitors pay a slightly higher admission fee. The museum is closed on Mondays. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours for your visit.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Khanqah-e-Moula
- Jamia Masjid, Srinagar
- Shankaracharya Temple
- Hari Parbat
- Nigeen Lake
- Char Chinar
- Pari Mahal
- Hazratbal Shrine