Well known for its art collections and objects of common interest, it contains a Founder’s Gallery, Indian miniatures, bronzes, textiles, bidriware, arms and armour, ivory, jade, modern art, manuscripts, carpets, western paintings, porcelain, glass, marble statues, clocks.
The museum also has a Far Eastern porcelain (Chinese and Japanese) section, lacquer work, embroidery, enamel objects and children’s section. The museum has on display a collection of Indian textiles.
The museum has a library and manuscript section for reference.