National Museum in New Delhi appears out as one of the largest museums in India. Established in 1949, this museum functions under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The museum is settled on the corner of Janpath and Maulana Azad Road. It holds assortment of articles that ranges from pre-historic era to the modern works of art. This is famous across the globe for its exotic collections of over 2,000 works.
The exotic and varied assemblages of artefacts give a deep insight of Indian cultural heritage. This three-storied museum gives magnificent and priceless pieces of Indian art and sculpture. All the displayed articles come organised in galleries according to the period they belong to.
The matchless mixture of the bygone era with the present day makes this museum one of the popular attractions of Delhi Tourism, visited by a large number of visitors around the year. The exceptional collections showcase the whole span of Indian civilisations from pre-historic period.
The museum is truly home to various themes based on the galleries such as Harappan civilisation, South Indian School of paintings, Buddhist Art and Architecture, Indian miniature paintings and the evolution of Indian script and coinage systems.
The Buddha Gallery displays a series of relics from the Buddha age. The Harappan age section presents valuable insights into the ancient Indus Valley civilisation with a collection of seals, pottery remains, jewellery, terracotta figurines and weights and measures. The Museum offers a all-encompassing picture of Indian cultural evolution and its prosperity as a whole.
Visiting Time
10.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. (Monday Closed)
Entry Fee
Indian Citizens - Rs. 10 each
Other - Rs. 300 each (inclusive of Audio Tour Charges)
Students - Rs. 1 each
Audio Tour available in English, French, German, Japenese and Hindi languages.
Audio Tour Charges
For Indian Citizens
English
Rs. - 150 each
Rs. 400 for 2 adults and 2 Children below 12 years Family Rate
Hindi
Rs. - 100 each
Rs. 200 for 2 adults and 2 Children below 12 years Family Rate.
Cameras (still)
Indian Citizens - Rs. 20 per Camera.
Others - Rs. 300 per Camera.
National Museum is what maintains to Indian cultural heritage lively to read.