The Desert Cultural Centre and Museum symbolises the true artistic brilliance and craftsmanship of Jaisalmer. It is located on the Gadi Sagar Road and is very close to the main Jaisalmer city.This museum was established in 1997 and has a wide collection of traditional instruments, medieval coins and ethnic artefacts. This museum also consists of rare fossils, ancient scriptures and royal age coins.The entire Desert Culture Centre and Museum is maintained by the Tourism Department of Jaisalmer. This department also takes care of the jewellery, weapons and arms in the museum. The museum is very famous among international travellers for the traditional opium mixing box named Karal.There is an extensive collection of rare articles in the museum which include textiles, handicrafts, utensils, manuscripts and many more. Local transport facilities, such as auto rickshaw and rickshaw are available from the fort to reach this museum.