About Jai Vilas Palace and Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum
Jai Vilas Palace and Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum is a 19th-century palace complex in Lashkar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Built in 1874 for Maharaja Jayajirao Scindia and designed by Sir Michael Filose, it blends Tuscan, Italian and Corinthian architectural styles. Spread over 12,40,771 sq ft with 400 rooms, 35 rooms now house the Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum displaying royal collections, chandeliers, palanquins, arms and Scindia dynasty memorabilia.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a grand European-style palace with expansive courtyards, ornate interiors and a museum spread across 35 rooms. Expect to see the Durbar Hall with large chandeliers and gold furnishings, royal palanquins, vintage cars, arms, paintings, textiles and personal belongings of the Scindia family. The complex includes landscaped grounds, galleries with period furniture and decor, and guided tour areas explaining palace architecture and royal lifestyle.
Key highlights
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Durbar Hall with two of the world's largest chandeliers and gold-leaf decoration
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35-room Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum with royal artifacts, paintings and textiles
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European architecture combining Tuscan, Italian-Doric and Corinthian styles designed by Sir Michael Filose
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