Thar Heritage Museum

The Thar Heritage Museum in Jaisalmer is a private museum, located in the midst of the city, a living land of culture, architecture, history & all things gorgeous. The museum is a brainchild of Mr LN Khatri. The man himself was a student of history and folklorist in his time. He collected everything that caught his eyes and touched his heart, and put together a beautiful museum for the world to see. The rooms in this private museum are full of musical instruments, fossils, manuscripts and turbans. The museum is a standing example showcasing the culture and traditions of Rajasthan. Though, Thar Heritage Museum is small in size but it brings forward Jaisalmer’s records in the shape of artefacts, coins and images of the royal families. Something which is often talked about and remembered by all is the loving hospitality of the owner himself, and how he takes you around his precious collections and shares his stories and tales with all. Every artifact and piece of collection is meticulously verified. It becomes all the more charming with narration of a personal story with those historical articles. The museum in Jaisalmer has a beautiful collection of old photographs, some from the time the Royal families resided in the city, showcasing their lifestyle, their vintage cars. Few photos of later duration shed light on the various aspects of the fort and the buildings of that time. It’s amazing to see the stark difference in the fort from then and now. A visit to Thar Museum takes a traveler back in time. Do look around for the ‘Snakes & Ladders’ which is a recreation at this museum and is said to be a teaching guide to the Hinduism & its spiritual journey. It is something that will surely make a visitor ponder and contemplate for hours to come.