Jaganmohan Palace
A 19th-century royal mansion about 200 m from Mysore Palace, now the Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery.
Overview
Jaganmohan Palace is a former royal mansion near Mysore Palace that now houses the Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery. This guide covers its history, collections and visiting notes.
Jaganmohan Palace, commonly known by its former name Jaganmohana Palace, is a former royal mansion that now houses the Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, an arts museum and auditorium. It lies about 200 metres west of Mysore Palace. Construction began in 1856 and was completed in 1861, making it one of the oldest modern structures in Mysuru.
The royal family used the palace as an alternative residence while renovation and construction work was underway at the main palace, and it was last inhabited by the royals in 1897, when the old Mysore Palace burned down. Later it was converted into a museum. The galleries display paintings, including works by Raja Ravi Varma, as well as artefacts and musical instruments from the royal collection.
Because of its location, the palace is easy to combine with a visit to Mysore Palace, and the surrounding streets have the old city's heritage buildings. Photography inside the gallery is reportedly not permitted, so expect to leave cameras away. Timings and ticket prices are reported inconsistently across websites, so confirm them at the gate. Allow about an hour.
Entry fees
Entry
All visitors
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Opening hours
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Visitor information
- Best time to visit
- October to March
- Best time of day
- Morning, combined with Mysore Palace
- How long to spend
- 1 hour
- Families
- Suitable for families
Good to know
- Photography inside the gallery is reportedly not allowed
Location
Photos
Jaganmohan Palace from the side. Photo: Shashank Mehendale / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 The palace in the evening. Photo: Basavaraj M / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 Detail of the facade. Photo: Christopher J. Fynn / Wikimedia Commons · CC0 Gallery sign at the gate. Photo: Christopher J. Fynn / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 The art museum building. Photo: Kkproyoutu / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
What is inside Jaganmohan Palace?
It houses the Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, an arts museum, and also contains an auditorium.
Is photography allowed in Jaganmohan Palace?
Search results say photography is not allowed in the gallery; check at the entrance.
Information sources
Where the facts on this page come from, and what still needs confirming.
Information last checked 7 October 2026
Not yet confirmed
- photography rule (search result only)
Not available yet
- opening hours
- ticket price
- official website
- Wikipedia – Jaganmohan Palace · Encyclopedia
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