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Indian States
Information
Delhi
National Capital Territory
of India - Delhi
Places To Interest :
Museums of Delhi
Most of the Museums are closed on Public Holidays.
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Location:
Palam, Delhi Cantt. New Delhi-110 010
Timing:
10.00am To 5.00pm
Closed : Monday & Tuesday. |
Attractions:
A Collection of Aero planes & armoury. |
Depicts the history
of the Indian Air force & has a vast collection of aero planes and Armoury
on displaying.
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Location:
Red Fort, Old Delhi.
Timing:
9 am- 5 pm Daily
Closed : Government Holidays. |
Attractions:
Paintings, Textiles, Costumes. |
Situated in the
historic Red Fort, the museum exhibits objects that date to the Mughal
period. On view are manuscripts and firemans' that demonstrate the fine art
of calligraphy. Also on view are paintings, textiles and costumes. One
section concentrates on relics of the 1857 war (First War of Independence)
like maps and weapons.
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Location: Bhairon Road, Pragati
Maidan, New Delhi - 110001.
Timing:
July to September : 0930 am- 5 pm; October to June : 0930 am to 0600
pm Daily
Closed : Monday and National
Holidays. |
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Attractions:
Indian Crafts, Wooden Carvings, Metalware, Paintings. |
The Crafts Museum
complex is a charming oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Delhi.
Mud huts with painted walls and thatched roofs, courtyards, terracotta
horses recreating village shrines, craftsmen at work are some of the
elements that add to the rural ambience of the place.
Within the museum itself are examples of traditional Indian crafts, wooden
carvings and images, metalware, especially ewe Perdue objects from Bastar,
West Bengal and Bihar, clay and terracotta pots, toys and images, folk and
tribal paintings, jewellery and textiles.
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Location: Opposite Raj Ghat,
Ring Road, Delhi.
Timing: 10.00am To 5:30 pm
Closed : Monday |
Attractions: Personal
Belongings Of Gandhiji. |
Situated opposite
to Raj Ghat is the Gandhi Museum. Dedicated to the Father of the Nation, the
museum contains some of his personal belongings. There are five pavilions
one can go through that comprise of sculpture, photographs and paintings of
Gandhiji and the history of the Satyagraha movement as well as the
philosophy of 'ahinsa' (non-violence).
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Location: No. 5,Tees January
Marg,
New Delhi- 110 011.
Timing: 10.00am To 5:00 pm (Open All
Days) |
Attractions: Important
landmarks of Gandhiji life, books and cassettes. |
A collection of
memorablia of Mahatma Gandhi, including an exhibition of dolls, shown
important landmarks in Gandhiji's life, books and cassettes.
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Location: Ghalib Academy, Hazrat
Nizamuddin(West)
New Delhi- 110 013.
Timing: 11.00am To 6:00 pm
Closed : Sunday |
Attractions: Famous Poet Mirza
Ghalib, display a statue, photograph, books & documents.. |
The museum is
dedicated to the famous poet Mirza Ghalib and has on display a statue,
photographs, books and important documents of his time. The library contains
a collection of his poems and those of other comtempory poets.
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INDIAN WAR MEMORIAL MUSEUM |
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Location: Red Fort (Naubat Khana
Building)
New Delhi- 110 006.
Timing: 10.00 am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Friday |
Attractions: Arms, Weapons |
Formerly called Red
Fort Museum of Arms and Weapons, the museum depicts the diorama of battle of
Panipat, along with the weapons and dresses used in first world war.
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Location: No. 1,Safderjang Road,
New Delhi- 110 011.
Timing: 9.30am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Monday |
Attractions: Gandhiji life,
books and cassettes. |
A collection of
memorablia of Mahatma Gandhi, including an exhibition of dolls, shown
important landmarks in Gandhiji's life, books and cassettes.
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MALLIAH MEMORIAL THREATRE CRAFT MUSEUM |
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Location: No. 5, Deen Dayal
Upadhyay Marg,
New Delhi. |
Attractions: Collection of
threatre crafts from all over the country. |
Collection of
theatre crafts from all over the country. Rare collection of puppets and
masks. Ornaments crafted from mental, wood, horn pitch and shells and. A
production centre which recreates old designs and theatre craft objects.
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NATIONAL GALLERY OF MORDERN ART |
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Location: Jaipur House, India
Gate,
Near Delhi High Court, New Delhi- 110 003.
Timing: 10:00am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Monday |
Attractions: Vast collection of
books. |
The museum houses
an art reference library which has a vast collection of books. A collection
of best contemporary art reproductions are on sale at the counter.
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Location: 1 Kotla Road, Near
I.T.O.,
New Delhi
Timing: 9.00am To 5:30 pm
Closed : Sunday & Monday |
Attractions: Enhancing
creativity among children |
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY |
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Location: FICCI Building,
Barakhamba Road,
New Delhi- 110 001
Timing: 10.00am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Monday |
Attractions: Various galleries
visitors through the gamut of the earth's natural resource. |
The focus in this museum is on
ecology. The Various galleries visitors through the gamut of the earth's
natural resource. Activity rooms for children. Film shows from 11 am to 3
pm.
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NATIONAL PHILATELIC MUSEUM |
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Location: Dak Bhawan, Sardar
Patel Chowk
Sansad Marg, New Delhi- 110 001
Timing: 10.00am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Saturday & Sunday |
Attractions: Rare Stamps |
Rare Stamps, first day covers &
special cancellations are display at the museum. Counter for sale of stamps
from all over the world.
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Location: Block No.-4, CGO
complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi
Timing: 10.00am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Saturday & Sunday |
Attractions: The world of
thrilled and sensation |
This museum takes us into the
world of thrill and sensation as museum contains several thought provoking
items all related to police Crime & Criminals, from the ancient to the
modern times. Exhibition acquired from different states and central police
organisations both of Indian and Foreign Origin. Photography is allowed with
permission. Museum has no admission fees.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE MUSEUM |
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Location: Pragati Maidan, Near
Gate No. 1,
New Delhi
Timing: 10.00am To 9:00 pm
Closed : Monday |
Attractions: Display the
various Scientific Instruments |
The Museum has on display
various scientific instruments to acting children's interest in Science.
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Location:
Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Timing:
April-Sep. 9.30 am to 7.00 pm
Oct- Mar. 9:30 am to 5 pm.
Closed : Monday |
Attractions:
Collection Of Locomotives And Carriages |
The
Rail Transport Museum is a must for rail buffs. There are models of train
engines and coaches and it is a train-lovers delight. Its pride is a model
of India's very first train, a steam engine that made its journey from
Mumbai to Thane in 1853.
The locomotives here are all displayed in the open although there
is a museum as well, which is a storehouse of information on the history of
railways in India.
Its vintage displays include the oldest locomotive in the
world-still working; the Viceregal Dining Car (1889) and the Prince of Wales
Saloon (1875), Maharaja of Mysore's Saloon (1899), Maharaja of Baroda's
Saloon (1886). The royal saloons are definitely worth a look for the
elaborate interior design. To enter the royal saloons one has to buy a
ticket.
The star attraction is the Fairy Queen, built in 1855, and
considered to be the best preserved steam locomotive engines of her age.
Children can enjoy a ride on the miniature rail track.
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NEHRU MUSEUM & PLANETORIUM |
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Location: Teen Murti Bhavan,
Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi
Spl. School Programmes:
9:30 am to 10:30 pm.
Additional shows on Sundays and holidays in Hindi- 10:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Hindi Shows- 10 am to 5 pm. |
Attractions: Newspaper Clippings
And Photographs From The Independence Movement. |
The
residence of Late Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India was
converted into a museum after his death. The museum is a fascinating place
to learn about the history of the Independence Movement.
There are several photographs of the erstwhile Prime Minister, giving an
account of his life. Besides this, the colonial building is also equally
interesting, with its teak paneled rooms with high ceilings, spacious
verandas and well kept gardens.
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Location:
Rabindra Bhavan, Ferozshah Road,
New Delhi
Timing:
9.30am To 6.00pm
Closed : Saturday & Sunday. |
Attractions:
Large archive of audio & video tapes, photographs on the
performing arts. |
Academy has a large archive of audio & video
tapes, photographs on the performing arts. Copies of these are provided at a
nominal cost.
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SANSKRITI KENDRA TERRACOTTA & METAL MUSEUM |
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Location:
Anandgram P.O Arjungarh Mehrauli, Gurgoan Road, New Delhi-110 047
Timing:
10.00am To 5.00pm
Closed : Monday |
Attractions:
Collection of what is called "Everyday Arts" |
Collection of what is called "Everyday Arts"
which houses only terracotta & metal artifacts depicting the story of life.
The complex is a workshop and an Artists Studio where artisans work and also
live the same complex in the Terracotta village. The museum was established
by Shri Mulkraj Anand in 1979.
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SHANKAR'S INTERNATIONAL DOLLS MUSEUM |
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Location:
Nehru House, 4 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi
Timing:
10am To 5.30pm
Closed : Monday & Government
Holidays. |
Attractions:
A Collection Of 6,000 Dolls From Over 85 Countries. |
One can find just about every kind of a doll
one needs to see in Shankar's International Dolls Museum. There are about
6,000 dolls collected from over 85 countries and a third of the collection
has been gathered from different parts of India. Each doll is resplendently
dressed in costumes that represent the country or the region they come from.
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Location:
1,Institutional Area, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003
Timing:
9.30am To 5.30pm
Closed : Saturday & Sunday |
Attractions:
A Collection Of Tankhas (painted scrolls depicting the life
of Buddha) |
The museum has a collection of Tankhas (painted
scrolls depicting the life of Buddha), old currency notes, head pieces,
prayer objects & musical instruments.
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Location:
Jamia Millia Islamia, Okhla
New Delhi - 110 0020
Timing:
10.00am To 4.30pm
Closed : Friday |
Attractions:
A Collection Of photographs, souvenirs & memorabilia,
acquired during Dr. Zakir Hussain's term as President of India. |
An Exhibition of photographs, souvenirs &
memorabilia, acquired during Dr. Zakir Hussain's term as President of India.
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