NATIONAL MUSEUM DELHI
Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Also known as the National Museum of India, the National Museum in New Delhi is one the largest museums in India, situated on the corner of the Janpath and Maulana Azad Road. Established in 1949, the blueprints of the majestic repository were prepared by the Gwyer Committee set up by the Government of India in 1946. Today, the museum boasts of possessing a whopping 200,000 artworks, both Indian and foreign, and is maintained by the Ministry of Culture, Department of India. Covering an extensive range of products from the prehistoric times to modern works of art, the museum traces the rich cultural heritage of nations across the world, from over 5000 years ago.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
April to September
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Don't touch the articafts.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 10:00 AM | 08:00 PM | 20 | Free |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 650
- Monday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 JLN Bus Stand |
4 KM | 911123363607 |
 New Delhi Railway Station |
4 KM | 139 |
 Indira Gandhi International Airport |
14 KM | 011-23792775 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 15 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Paharganj | 5 KM |
Nearest Temples
HANUMAN MANDIR
It is claimed to be one of the five temples of Mahabharata days in Delhi
SRI LAXMI NARAYAN MANDIR
Temple was built in Nagara style of Hindu temple Architecture
SRI KILKARI BHAIRAV TEMPLE
Temple was built by Pandavas during the time of Mahabharata
SHRI DIGAMBAR JAIN LAL MANDIR
Temple of the last Tirthankara of present Avasarpani era
GAURI SHANKAR TEMPLE
One of the temple for Shaivites and houses an 800 year-old lingam
UTTARA SWAMI MALAI TEMPLE
This temple is one of the most prominent temples of Delhi
AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE
Temple is built in the Medieval Style of Architecture
NEELI CHHATRI TEMPLE
Prince Yudhishthira of Mahabharata established the temple
YOGMAYA TEMPLE
It is the only surviving temple belonging to pre-sultanate period
SHRI KALKA JI TEMPLE
This temple made of black marble and Pumice stones
Nearest Attractions
Heritage MonumentsINDIA GATE
Often referred as the replica of Arc de Triomphe in Paris
FortRED FORT
Indian Prime Minister unfurls the national flag here on the Independence Day
OutdoorADVENTURE ISLAND
Family-friendly theme park with water coasters, boats & rides
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