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Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh has rich past .To preserve the art and culture of Lucknow and nearby areas several Museums have been established. D N Majumdar Museum is one of the famous Museums of Lucknow, which was established in the year 1945.
This is an Ethnographic Museum. It is situated at Aliganj Scheme in Lucknow. D N Majumdar Museum is the storehouse of art and craft of Lucknow and surrounding region. The Museum contains various ritual paintings, baskets, masks, toys weapons, dresses and headgears etc.
This Museum also made two documentaries on the Tharu- the tribe of Uttar Pradesh. D N Majumdar Museum is open from 4.00 P.M. TO 8.00 P.M. on all days except other government Holidays.
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(Last Updated on : 31-08-2009)
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