This Museum is named after the Great King Raja Bhuri Singh, it was inaugurated on 14th September 1908, during the rule of Raja Bhuri Singh. Bhuri Singh Museum is located close to Chaugan town of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It was originally started with the paintings donated by Raja Bhuri Singh. 

With time Bhuri Singh Museum gained more collection and more popularity too. Today it is one of the most popular attractions of Himachal Pradesh. The Bhuri Singh Museum holds few great and valuable collection of carved doors from the old palaces which signify the richness of the Chamba history, incredible frescoes artworks, antique copper plate grants, old miniature paintings, remarkable title deeds and ancient inscriptions on the medieval antiquity of Chamba.

J. Ph. Voghel, an Indologist (Indian studies is the academic study of the languages, literature, history and cultures of India) working for the Archeological Survey of India, travelled throughout Chamba and discovered many old inscriptions spread all over the valley, which are now displayed in the Bhuri Singh Museum. 

Most of these inscriptions including the Prasastis of Sarahan, Devi-ri-Kothi and Mul Kihar are in Sarda script and reveal some important perspectives of the medieval history of Chamba. 

Along with these, you can also behold the fabulous artwork of the paintings belonging to the Basohli School and portraying scenes from great Indian epics Bhagwat Purana and Ramayana.

The paintings of Guler-Kangra School, depicting scenes from mythological stories of Krishna are beautiful artwork. Also, there are other splendid portraits and incredible artworks found here. 

The former building was shredded down and replaced by concrete monolith, which was inaugurated in 1975 and holds the Bhuri Singh Museum. 

The artefacts and antiques of the museum include a variety of coin collections, royal costumes, traditional jewellery of the Himachal region, several musical instruments, many decorative items, arms and armour, etc. This is a must visit if you are a history buff or enthusiastic about knowing the history and culture of Chamba.  

HOW TO REACH THE BHURI SINGH MUSEUM?

You can easily reach the Bhuri Singh Museum by Bus or taxi, as the museum is located at the heart of the Chamba district which has well-connected routes. By Bus, it would take 120km from Pathankot to Chamba. 

Pathankot and Gaggal are the nearest airports, from there you could book a taxi or take a bus.

Pathankot Railway Station is the nearest railway station to reach the museum.

Puzzled how to reach safely with proper guidance? 

VISITING TIMINGS:

It is open on selective days from 10 AM to 5 PM

Closed On - Gazetted Holiday and Every Monday

Open On - Sunday and Second Saturday