Mahatma Gandhi Hall or Town Hall

This classical red-coloured building is one of the most striking colonial structures in Indore. Made in Seoni stone, the hall is an excellent example of Indo-Gothic architecture. Its domes and steeples make it a worthy landmark of the city. The central hall can accommodate approximately 2,000 people at a time. The hall also hosts book and painting exhibitions throughout the year. There is a popular clock tower in front of the Town Hall, referred to as Ghanta Ghar. It also houses a library, a children's park and a temple in the premises.

Mahatma Gandhi Hall or Town Hall

Lal Bagh Palace

Famed as one of the grandest monuments built by the Holkar dynasty, the Lal Bagh Palace is an opulent multi-storey structure, situated on the outskirts of Indore. Its main gates are said to be a replica of the gates used in London's Buckingham Palace and were exclusively shipped from England. As you enter the gates, you come across a beautiful and well-laid out rose garden that surrounds the palace. The interiors of this palace are quite lavish and include Italian marble columns, imposing chandeliers, carpets from Persia and impressive carvings. The exquisite ballroom of the palace is an awe-inspiring sight. The palace also boasts Georgian style furniture and arresting contemporary paintings from India and Italy. The palace has been converted into a museum now and takes you through the pages of the rich history of the royalty.

Lal Bagh Palace

Indore Museum

Indore museum or the Central museum is one of the oldest museums in the Malwa region that houses a fine collection of art and artefacts from medieval and pre-medieval eras. The exhibits on display range from sculptures of Hinglajgarh, an ancient fort in the Mandsaur district to sculptures from the early Gupta and Parmara times. It is believed that the Parmara style originated in the city of Indore and its main features include depiction in stone, intricate ornamentation and proportioned figures. While the first gallery of the museum houses stone tools, ornaments and domestic use articles, its second gallery displays an exquisite range of Hindu mythological carvings. The museum is located near the General Post Office in Indore and is open from 10 am to 5 pm on all days, except Monday.

Indore Museum