- By Ridam Sharma
- Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:27 PM (IST)
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List of Must-Visit Museums in Delhi: Museums in Delhi are some of the most visited tourist attractions all over the world. From ancient artefacts to contemporary exhibits, the museums in Delhi offer a deep understanding of India's rich heritage, which makes them must-visited once in life. Check out the list of the ten most popular museums in Delhi that you should not miss.
List of Top 10 Museums in Delhi: Their Location, Entry Fee and Timings
Gandhi Smriti
Location: In front of National Defence College, Tees January Road, 5, New Delhi, Delhi 110011
Timings: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee: Free
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The Gandhi Smriti is a place where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life before he was assassinated in 1948. The museum has Gandhi’s personal belongings, photographs, and letters. Experience the emotional journey into Father Of Nation’s life. Do visit Martyr’s Column, where he was shot.
National Rail Museum
Location: Service Rd, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
Timings: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on Mondays) (except Gazatted Holiday)
Entry Fee: Rs 50 (weekdays), Rs 100 (weekends)
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The best place for kids and adults who love mechanics and rails in general. This museum is all about the rich history of India’s railway system. The main attractions of this destination are the Fairy Queen (the world’s oldest working steam locomotive), the Maharaja of Mysore’s royal saloon, and vintage rail coaches. Your kid will love toy train rides.
National Museum
Location: Janpath Rd, Rajpath Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110011
Timings: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed On Mondays And National Holidays)
Entry Fee: Rs 20 (Indian citizens), Rs 500 (Foreigners)
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The National Museum is one of the largest museums in India. It includes an enormous collection of artefacts from over 5,000 years. From the Harappan Civilization relics, a huge collection of sculptures, coins and arms to Mughal paintings and ancient manuscripts, visit this place to know India’s past closely.
Crafts Museum
Location: Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Timings: 09:30 AM - 06:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee: Rs 20 (Indian citizens), Rs 300 (Foreigners)
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The National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum is commonly known as The National Craft Museum. This is one of the largest craft museums in India and is a must-visit for art and craft enthusiasts. The museum also features an in-house contemporary restaurant with finger-licking regional Indian dishes.
National Gallery of Modern Art
Location: Jaipur House, Shershah Rd, near India Gate, Delhi High Court, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Timings: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee: Rs 20 (Indians), Rs 500 (Foreigners)
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This is a perfect place for art lovers to spend their day. The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) consists of more than 17,000 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs of prominent Indian artists. From modern to traditional art styles, the exhibition here covers it all.
Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum
Location: Safdarjung Rd, Safdarjung Lane Area, Delhi Gymkhana Club, New Delhi, Delhi 110011
Timings: 9:30 AM - 4:45 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee: Free
Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum (Image Credit: Canva)
This museum is a heartfelt tribute to Indira Gandhi who was India’s first female Prime Minister. Now museum was her former house, where she was assassinated in the year 1984. From her personal belongings, photographs, and newspaper clippings related to her life and work the place is her memorial.
Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum
Location: Talkatora Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Timings: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee: Rs 50 per person per Circuit (if less than 30 persons)
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The Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum is dedicated to the presidents of India and was built by the former president of India Pranab Mukherjee on July 25, 2014. The highlights of the museum are a variety of interactive exhibits, including virtual and augmented reality, video walls, holographic displays, and synchronised sound and light shows, which help you know India’s past better.
National Science Centre
Location: Bhairon Marg, near Gate No.4, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Timings: 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Entry Fee: Rs 70 per person
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The apt place for Gen-Z for a better understanding of science. From fun activities to massive infographics, this museum will make sure you have a newfound love for science before stepping out from here. The museum of innovation was established in 1992.
Jantar Mantar
Location: Sansad Marg, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Timings: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee: Rs 05 (Indians), Rs 100 (Foreigners)
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The classic museum is one-of-a-kind, it was built in 174, which makes it the oldest in the list. ‘Jantar Mantar’ means ‘the instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens’ and was one of the five astronomical observatories in India.
Nehru Museum & Planetarium (Teen Murti Bhavan)
Location: Teen Murti Marg Area, New Delhi, Delhi 110011
Timings: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee: Rs 50
Nehru Museum & Planetarium (Teen Murti Bhavan) (Image Credit: Canva)
Nehru Museum & Planetarium is built at the former residence of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The best part about this museum is its shows about planets and galaxies in Hindi and English language.
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