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Bhuri Singh Museum

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Bhuri Singh Museum is a hidden gem in Chamba and a must see for any serious visitor to Dalhousie and Chamba. The museum is a storehouse of the original Pahari art and sculpture.

Raja Bhuri Singh of Chamba was a visionary, and he realized the importance of preserving ancient artifacts. He donated the Royal Collection to the museum. Then, he hired an eminent, British scholar and archaeologist, Mr. JP Vogel as its first curator.

The museum provides a broad view of the traditions and history of the Chamba people from the 6th century AD and onwards.


Chamba Rumal, 18th century	Bhuri Singh Museum

The collection includes:

Pahari Paintings from the Chamba School from the 18th and 19th centuries

19th century Bhagwat Puran Wall paintings

Collection of Chamba Rumals

Sculptures from the 7th century onwards reflecting Gupta traditions, Kashmiri style, Gandhara and Kushan schools

Collection of carved fountain slabs

19th century arms and ammunition

Wood carvings from ancient Bharmour (6th to 9th century AD)

Country jewelry, old coins, and rare photographs