Museums and galleries in Delhi
98 museums and galleries in Delhi, from the big collections to small independent spaces.
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Museums and galleries in Delhi
SeeMuseumOld DelhiNational Gandhi Museum
The museum was first opened in Mumbai, shortly after Gandhi was assassinated in 1948. It was later moved to Raj Ghat in 1961. The library at the Gandhi Museum not only showcases Gandhi's work to the public but also serves as a place for general study. The books are divided into two sections, those written by or about Gandhi and books on other subject matters. The gallery has a large number of paintings and personal items of Gandhi. The most notable items in the collection are a Satyagraha woodcut, one of Gandhi's walking sticks, the shawl and dhoti worn by Gandhi when he was assassinated and one of the bullets that were used to kill Gandhi and his urn.
Closed · opens 9:30 am
SeeMemorialSouth EastGhalib Museum
गालिब संग्रहालय
This is a museum on the life and times of the 18th-century Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib. On the third floor of the Ghalib Academy building. Also, there is an art gallery where paintings made by famous & eminent artists are on display.
Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM
SeeMuseumOld DelhiShankar's International Doll's Museum
A museum of dolls from all over the country. You get to see the costumes and art from all over India, as well as some nice crafts.
Tue-Sat 10AM-6PM₹10
SeeMonumentOld DelhiMumtaz Mahal
मुमताज़ महल / ممتاز محل Mumtāz Mahal, Jewel Palace
Contained six apartments for emperor's harem. Now used as a museum of court textiles, carpets, weapons, etc.
DoSouth EastBharat Mandapam
formerly Pragati Maidan
A venue for large exhibitions and conventions in New Delhi, and one of the largest in India, overlooking the Purana Qila opposite gate number 1. It houses exhibition halls, eateries, performance spaces and compounds and hosts over 70 national and international exhibitions annually, with the largest being the India International Trade Fair (IITF). During the exhibitions, entry of visitors is also allowed through Gate No. 4 on Bhairon Marg. Rock shows and plays are held quite frequently. There is also an internal shuttle service for those who do not wish to walk.
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Kiran Nadar Museum of Art
Established at the initiative of avid art collector Kiran Nadar, KNMA opened in January 2010, as the first private museum of art, exhibiting modern and contemporary works from India and the subcontinent. The core corpus of KNMA highlights works by F.N. Souza, M.F. Hussain, S.H. Raza, V.S. Gaitonde, Tyeb Mehta, Akbar Padamsee, Ram Kumar, A. Ramachandran, Rameshwar Broota and several others.
Tue-Sun 10:30AM-6:30PMFree
SeeWestSulabh International Museum of Toilets
A rather unusual museum dedicated to the global history of sanitation and toilets. The objective in establishing this museum was to highlight the need to address the problems of the sanitation sector in India.
SeeHistoric siteOld DelhiGhalib ki Haveli
ग़ालिब की हवेली Ġālib kī Havelī
The residence of the 19th-century Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib, now converted into a museum. It consists of artefacts related to the poet and his times, as well as his various hand-written poems besides his books. The museum also houses a life-size replica of the poet in a realistic setting with a hookah in his hand. Portraits of Ustaad Zauq, Abu Zafar, Momin, and other noted contemporaries of Ghalib can also be seen. The building itself is an example of Delhi's Mughal architecture.
SeeHistory museumOld DelhiShaheedi Park
शहीदी पार्क Śahīdī Pārk
An open-air museum with a vast collection of sculptures of famous personalities in Indian history, including freedom fighters, soldiers, thinkers, monarchs, and even rishis (Hindu sages) and deities. The sculptures range from bas-reliefs and busts to full statues.
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Gurdwara Mata Sundri
The gurudwara is a tribute to Mata Sundri, the wife of the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708). The Guru was a warrior, poet and philosopher. The Gurdwara is built in brick and lime mortar. On the farther end of the hall is a marble-paved gallery. The carved wood beam of the gallery bears an inscription in Gurmukhi script in bold letters. There is a marble slab in the center which is surrounded by the inscribed sacred emblem of the Sikhs. It has a standard square-domed sanctum, arched copings and a traditional styled entrance.
SeeHistoric siteRashtrapati Bhavan
The Rashtrapati Bhavan (, ISO: Rāṣṭrapati Bhavana; lit. 'President's House'), formerly Viceroy's House (1931–1947) and Government House (1947–1950) is the official residence of the President of India, located at the western end of Rajpath, Raisina Hill in New Delhi. The building was designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker in Delhi Order based on Indo-Saracenic architecture. The construction began in 1912 and the building was completed in 1929.
Closed · opens 9:30 amBuilt 1929
SeeMuseumNational Museum
The National Museum, New Delhi, also known as the National Museum of India, is one of the largest museums in India. Established in 1949, it holds a variety of articles ranging from the pre-historic era to modern works of art. It functions under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Closed · opens 10 amWi-Fi
SeeHistory museumOld DelhiPartition Museum
A museum dedicated to the people's history preceding and succeeding the Partition of India in 1947.
tu-su 10:00-17:00
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Tibet House
Established by the Dalai Lama with the aim of preserving the cultural heritage of Tibet. There is a museum, exhibition space and library.
10AM-5:30PM₹ 10
SeeMuseumGandhi Smriti
Gandhi Smriti, formerly known as Birla House or Birla Bhavan, is a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, situated on Tees January Road, formerly Albuquerque Road, in New Delhi, India. It is the location where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and was assassinated on 30 January 1948. It was originally the house of the Birla family, Indian business tycoons.
Closed · opens 10 amFree entry
SeeArt galleryNational Gallery of Modern Art
The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) is the premier art gallery under the Indian Ministry of Culture. The main museum at Jaipur House in New Delhi was established on 29 March 1954 by the Government of India, with subsequent branches at Mumbai and Bangalore. Its collection of more than 17,000 works by 2000 plus artists includes artists such as Thomas Daniell, Raja Ravi Verma, Abanindranath Tagore, Rabindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Jamini Roy, Amrita Sher-Gil as well as foreign artists including Nicholas Roerich.
Closed · opens 10 amWheelchair accessible
SeeMuseumNational Rail Museum of India
The National Rail Museum in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, displays exhibits on the history of rail transport in India. The museum was inaugurated on 1 February 1977. The museum spans over an area of over 4.4 hectares (11 acres) and the indoor gallery comprises an octagonal building which houses six display galleries and a large open area is laid out to simulate the atmosphere of a railway yard.
Closed · opens 10 am
SeeSouth EastIndia Habitat Centre
This centre, though not a museum in the strictest sense of the word, is most noted for its ever-changing art exhibits, plays and films, as well as an international selection of food items in its food court. Only members can use the Dilli-O-Dilli & the Oriental Octopus restaurant, but the American Diner and Eatopia food court are accessible to all.
SeeAttractionTeen Murti Bhavan
The Teen Murti Bhavan (Teen Murti House; formerly known as Flagstaff House) is a building and former residence in New Delhi. It was built by the British Raj and became the residence of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, who stayed there for 16 years until his death on 27 May 1964. It was designed by Robert Tor Russell, the British architect of Connaught Place and of the Eastern and Western Courts on Janpath during the British Raj.
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Gandhi Darshan
Gandhi Darshan
SeeMuseumNational Science Center
The National Science Centre established in 1992, is a science museum in Delhi, India. It is part of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous body under India's Ministry of Culture. It stands close to Gate no 1, of Bharat Mandapam overlooking the Purana Qila.
Closed · opens 9:30 am
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Swatantra Sangram Museum
Museum of the Independence Movement
To the left after the Chhatta Chowk, this is a reasonably well-presented museum on the history of independence activism in India, starting from the 1857 rebellion all the way to Mahatma Gandhi.
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National Agricultural Science Museum
AP Shinde Symposium Hall, NASC, Pusa
₹10
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Nehru Planetarium
Nehru Planetariums refer to five planetariums in India named after India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. These are located in Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, and Bengaluru. In addition, a sixth planetarium, the Jawahar Planetarium, is located in Prayagraj, where Nehru was born.
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Bhai Mati Das Museum
1936, HC Sen Marg, Bhagirath Palace
SeeMuseumNational Handicrafts Museum
The National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum (NHHM) commonly known as National Crafts Museum in New Delhi is one of the largest crafts museums in India. It is run by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The museum is situated on the corner of the Pragati Maidan, facing the Purana Quila complex.
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Madame Tussaud’s Museum
Madame Tussauds Delhi was a wax museum and tourist attraction located in Delhi, India. It was the twenty-second location for the Tussauds, which was set up by French sculptor Marie Tussaud. Madame Tussauds is owned and operated by Merlin Entertainments.
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Prime Minister Museum
Prime Minister Museum is a public museum dedicated to commemorating every prime minister of India since Independence, showcasing their contributions to India's development.
Closed · opens 10 am
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National Children's Museum
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Indira Gandhi Memorial
A museum established to commemorate India's first and only female Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Closed · opens 10 amFree entry
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Indian War Memorial Museum
The Indian War Memorial Museum was set up as a tribute to the soldiers who had participated in the World Wars in India and abroad on behalf of the British.
Closed · opens 9 amFree entry · Wheelchair accessible
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Indian Arts Palace
Shop No. E, 19, Radial Rd Number 7
Limited wheelchair access
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Dhoomimal Gallery
Connaught Place
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National Philatelic Museum
Dak Bhawan, Dak Bhavan, Sardar Patel Chowk, Sansad Marg
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Art Konsult
1 Basement, Art Konsult Gallery, near Blossom Cafe
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Creativity Art Gallery
GROUND FLOOR, 3, BACK LANE
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Lokayata Art Gallery
No.1
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Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum
Talkatora Road
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Parliament Museum
Lok Sabha Secretariat, Parliament Library Building
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Shridharani Gallery
205, Tansen Marg
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