The fort's museum is housed in its former palace and showcases stunning Rajput architecture. The courtyards and halls feature finely carved stone lattice work that often resembles sandalwood more than sandstone. The galleries around Shringar Chowk (Anointment Courtyard) have one of the best collections of howdahs (seats for riding on elephants) and royal palanquins from Jodhpur. An excellent audio guide is included with your ticket, but remember to bring an ID or credit card as a deposit.
One of the two galleries off Daulat Khana Chowk displays textiles, paintings, manuscripts, headgear, and the curved sword of Mughal Emperor Akbar. The other gallery features an impressive collection of armor. Upstairs, you’ll find a fantastic collection of miniature paintings from the Marwar school and the beautiful Phul Mahal (Flower Palace), decorated with 18th-century wall paintings showing the 36 moods of classical music, created by an artist who spent 10 years using a special mix of gold leaf, glue, and cow’s urine.
Takhat Vilas was the bedchamber of Maharaja Takhat Singh (r. 1843–73), who had 30 wives and many concubines. Its ceiling is adorned with colorful ornaments. You can then enter the extensive zenana (the women's area), known for its latticed windows, which have over 250 different designs. The women could watch the activities in the courtyards through these windows. Here, you’ll find the Cradle Gallery, showcasing the ornate cradles of infant princes, and the 17th-century Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), which served as the main hall for royal meetings, featuring beautiful stained glass.
Keep in mind that the museum can get very crowded during the holiday period after Diwali.