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AIR FORCE
MUSEUM
Location: Palam, Delhi Cantt. New Delhi.
Attractions: A collection of airplanes & armory. Depicts the
history of the Indian Air force & has a vast collection of
aero planes and armory on display.
Timing: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Closed: Monday & Tuesday |
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Location: Red Fort, Old Delhi. 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. One section
concentrates on relics of the 1857 war (First war of
Independence) like maps and weapons.
Timing: 9 am - 5 pm Closed: Government
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CRAFTS
MUSEUM
Location: Bhairon Road, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
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, terracotta horses recreating
village shrines, craftsmen at work are some of the elements
. Timing: Jul to Sep: 9.30 am - 5 pm; Oct to Jun: 9.30 am -
6 pm
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GANDHI MUSEUM
Location: Opposite Raj Ghat, Ring Road, Delhi.
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 'ahimsa' (non-violence). Timing: 10.00 am - 5:30 pm
Closed: Monday |
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GANDHI
SMRITI MUSEUM
Location: No. 5, Tees January Marg, New Delhi. A
collection of memorabilia of Mahatma Gandhi, including an
exhibition of dolls, shown important landmarks in Gandhiji's
life, books and cassettes.
Timing: 10.00 am - 5:00 pm |
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GHALIB
ACADEMY & LIBRARY
Location: Ghalib Academy, Hazrat Nizamuddin (West),
New Delhi. 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 contemporary
poets. Timing: 11.00 am - 6:00 pm Closed: Sunday
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INDIAN WAR
MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Location: Red Fort (Naubat Khana Building), New
Delhi. 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.
Timing: 10.00 am - 5:00 pm Closed: Friday
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INDIRA
GANDHI MEMORIAL
Location: No. 1, Safderjang Road, New Delhi. A
collection of memorabilia of Mahatma Gandhi, including an
exhibition of dolls, shown important landmarks in Gandhiji's
life, books and cassettes. Timing: 9.30 am - 5:00 pm
Closed: Monday
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NATIONAL
GALLERY OF MODERN ART
Location: Jaipur House, India Gate, Near Delhi High
Court, New Delhi. 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.
Timing: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed: Monday
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NATIONAL
CHILDREN MUSEUM
Location: 1 Kotla Road, Near I.T.O., New Delhi.
Attractions: Enhancing creativity among children.
Institution for enhancing creativity among children. It
holds regular classes and workshops on performing & creative
arts.
1. Mobile Planetarium
2. Mini zoo 3. Aquarium
Timing: 9.00 am - 5:30 pm Closed: Sunday &
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NATIONAL
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Location: FICCI Building, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi.
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. Timing: 10.00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed: Monday
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NATIONAL
PHILATELIC MUSEUM
Location: Dak Bhawan, Sardar Patel Chowk, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi. Rare stamps, first day covers & special
cancellations are display at the museum. Counter for sale of
stamps from all over the world. Timing: 10.00 am -
5:00 pm Closed: Saturday & Sunday
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NATIONAL
POLICE MUSEUM
Location: Block No-4, CGO complex, Lodi Road, New
Delhi. 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 organizations both of Indian and Foreign
origin. Photography is allowed with permission. Museum has
no admission fees. Timing: 10.00 am - 5:00 pm Closed:
Saturday & Sunday |
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SCIENCE CENTRE MUSEUM
Location: Pragati Maidan, Near Gate No. 1, New Delhi.
The museum has on display various scientific instruments to
acting children's interest in Science. Timing: 10.00 am -
9:00 pm Closed: Monday |
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RAIL MUSEUM
Location: Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. 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.
Timing: Apr-Sep 9.30 am - 7.00 pm Oct-Mar 9:30 am - 5 pm
Closed: Monday |
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NEHRU MUSEUM
& PLANETARIUM
Location: Teen Murti Bhavan, Teen Murti Marg, New
Delhi. Additional shows on Sundays and holidays in Hindi-
10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Hindi Shows- 10 am to 5 pm. 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. Spl. School Programs: 9:30 am to 10:30 pm |
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SANGEET
NATAK ACADEMY
Location: Rabindra Bhavan, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi.
Academy has a large archive of audio & video tapes,
photographs on the performing arts. Copies of these are
provided at a nominal cost. Timing: 9.30 am to 6.00 pm
Closed: Saturday & Sunday
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SANSKRITI
KENDRA TERRACOTTA & METAL MUSEUM
Location: Anandgram P.O Arjungarh Mehrauli, Gurgaon
Road, New Delhi. Attractions: 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. Timing: 10.00
am - 5.00 pm Closed : Monday
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SHANKAR'S
INTERNATIONAL DOLLS MUSEUM
Location: Nehru House, 4 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New
Delhi. 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. 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.Timing: 10 am - 5.30 pm Closed: Monday |
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TIBET HOUSE
MUSEUM
Location: 1, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New
Delhi. Attractions: A collection of tankhas (painted scrolls
depicting the life of Buddha), old currency notes, head
pieces, prayer objects & musical instruments.
Timing: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm Closed: Saturday & Sunday |
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ZAKIR
HUSSAIN MEMORIAL
Location: Jamia Millia Islamia, Okhla, New Delhi.
Attractions: A collection of photographs, souvenirs &
memorabilia, acquired during Dr. Zakir Hussain's term as
President of India. Timing: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Closed:
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