Quila House and the Jalan Collection
A Brief Introduction

The Beginnings
1919-1934

Dewan Bahadur
1944-1954

The Building of Quila House
1934-1937

The Jalan Collection
1930-1954

A Parade of Visitors
1919-2009

Handing Over
1954-2001

The Next Generations
1954-

Contact Quila House

Over the years, many books, newspapers and magazines have given important coverage to the Jalan collection, but the family are not interested in publicity. In the same spirit, this web site has been designed for the information of visitors, and to help with practical details for their visit.

The Jalan collection is viewed by appointment or invitation. Please contact the family at the addresses provided below to make an appointment. It is advisable to seek permission 48 hours prior to the intended visit date. Visits are preferably in the morning from 9:00 to 11:00, Mondays to Saturdays, and from 10:00 to 16:00 on Sundays.

By writing to or visiting our offices:
Aditya Jalan
Hira Place
Dak Bungalow Road
Patna 800001
India

By phone:
(+91) (0612) 2225070
(+91) (0612) 2641121

By email:
visit@jalanmuseum.com
visit@quilahouse.com

Please be aware that permission to visit Quila House and the Jalan collection on a given date does not guarantee that the visit will actually take place. The family reserve the right to cancel an appointment if an unforeseen family event arises, which is deemed to take precedence. Although efforts will be made to contact prospective visitors in such cases, the family declines any obligation originating from the cancellation of an appointment.