Dogra Art Museum

Dogra Art Museum is a prominent museum located within the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. Established in 1954 and housed in the historic Pink Hall, it preserves the cultural heritage of the Dogra dynasty and the Jammu region. The museum is renowned for its extensive collection of Pahari miniature paintings, including Basohli works, manuscripts, sculptures, coins, arms and textiles, offering insight into regional art and history.

Visitors can expect to explore galleries inside the historic Pink Hall of Mubarak Mandi Palace displaying Pahari miniature paintings including Basohli, Kangra and Jammu schools, Dogra-era artifacts, sculptures, manuscripts, coins, arms and armour, jewellery and textiles. The museum is arranged in halls with display cases and informative labels, set within a heritage palace complex with courtyards and historic architecture.

Established on 18 April 1954 and inaugurated by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India. Initially housed in Gandhi Bhawan and later shifted to the Pink Hall of Mubarak Mandi Palace, a heritage structure built around 1870s during the Dogra rule. The palace was the royal residence of the Dogra rulers of Jammu and Kashmir, and the museum was created to preserve Dogra history and regional heritage.

Preserves and showcases the cultural heritage of the Dogra dynasty and Jammu region, particularly renowned for its collection of Pahari miniature paintings from Basohli, Kangra and Jammu schools. Holds manuscripts, sculptures, folk art, textiles and decorative arts that reflect the artistic traditions and cultural life of the region.