History of Museum of Legacies / Rajasthan School of Arts & Crafts

The museum is housed in a Haveli of an important minister in the court of Jaipur –Pandit Shiv Deen. The popular opinion is he donated his residence to the ruling king to be converted into an art school. For years, this Haveli was called Rajasthan School of Arts. In 1857 AD Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II established the school of arts, later called Maharaja School of Arts & Crafts. It was in use as an art school for many years.

For 29 years it was called – Madarsaa-e-Hunar which implies the school of arts & skills. Thereafter it was popular as the Maharaja School of Arts & Crafts. As per available information, Pandit Shiv Deen was the first principal of Jaipur Maharajah college in 1844 AD. He was a tutor to Maharajah Ram Singh II  (1835-1880 AD)

Museum of Legacies is situated in Kishanpol Bazaar, one of the prominent bazaars of the walled city area in Jaipur. The museum is run by the Department of Archaeology. Popular tourist attractions like Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and Nahargarh Fort are managed by this department.