The Government Museum Kota is housed in a three-storied east-facing palace called Brij Vilas. Built-in 1793, the palace is named after Maharani Brijkanwar, wife of Maharao Durjansal Kotah. It is situated in Chatra Vilas Garden in the most tranquil and verdant part of town and is very accessible with ample parking. The museum displays a collection of old coins, manuscripts, and Hadoti sculptures. In 1952 it moved to Hawa Mahal over the main entrance in the Garh Palace as Brij Vilas was used by the Tax Office. In 1994, the museum collection which had outgrown its home was moved back to the palace which is a perfect place for it. The palace was declared a protected monument by the State Government in 1997.