SHANKARS INTERNATIONAL DOLLS MUSEUM
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi, India
Situated in the Children’s Book Trust Building at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Shankar’s International Dolls Museum is a veritabel dreamland for kids. Shankar's Museum is one among the most popular tourist attractions of the city, the idea behind the museum was conceptualized by the famous cartoonist K. Shankar Pillai. Segregated into two sections, the repository has over 160 shelves full of dolls from all across the world. At the time when it was created, in 1965, the museum was inaugurated with just around 500 dolls, however, as of now, the number has shooted up to a collection 6500 dolls from over 85 countries, 500 of which are from the different states of India itself.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
April to October
Do's & Dont's
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Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
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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 | 05:30 PM | 25 | 15 |
- Monday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Maharana Pratap Inter State Bus Terminal |
5 KM | 911123363607 |
 Tilak Bridge Railway Station |
1 KM | 139 |
 Indira Gandhi International Airport |
17.4 KM | 0124-33 6000 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Paharganj | 5 KM |
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