THE 10 BEST New Delhi Museums
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Chanakyapuri/Lutyens' Delhi
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Connaught Place/Janpath
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Connaught Place/Janpath
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- Relax224158511007 contributionsThis is the location of Gandhi's residence in Delhi before his assassination. The arrangement is moving, as expected. The close proximity visitors have is extraordinary. You are in the room where he had his last meeting and you can follow his footsteps to his evening prayer site and what was to be the last gathering. It is all so clear. Much of the residence is a collection of images.a video and his few personal and recognisable items. This is worth visiting.Written January 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JenAnnieNottingham, UK703 contributionsThis was a beautiful place to visit a must if you are in New Delhi. We spent so much time here & had a guide to tell us all the details of Gandhi's stay here. Lots of photographs & memorabilia, cab recommended this visit.Written May 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Debashis TDehradun, India1,711 contributionsPrepare for an extensive visit that may involve considerable walking, requiring around 3-4 hours to fully explore. The museum's entry fee is a reasonable Rs. 20. I recommend a strategic approach to optimize your experience. Begin your tour by exploring the Buddhist museum located at the back, near the restrooms and canteen. This section features 7-8 rooms showcasing the life of Lord Buddha, providing valuable context for the artifacts you'll encounter later.
Following the Buddhist museum, venture into the garden to capture photos with the outdoor artifacts. This suggestion aims to ensure a well-paced and enjoyable visit. The primary museum building is vast, and attempting to see everything in one day might be overwhelming. By covering the specialized sections first, you can then focus your attention on the main museum without feeling rushed or fatigued.
This recommendation is particularly beneficial for students in classes VI to X, as it aligns with their history curriculum. The museum essentially brings history textbooks and images to life, offering a tangible connection to their studies.
Facilities within the museum cater to visitor comfort, with restrooms available on every floor. Benches strategically placed in each hall provide opportunities for rest and reflection. While guided tours are available at specific intervals, the museum's informative barcodes and detailed information accompanying each exhibit make self-guided exploration a viable and enriching option.Written January 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ParisCopenhagen, Denmark47 contributionsI thought I knew about Gandhi but this place is so full of interesting facts. A real eye opener into the life of one of the most important people to be blessed upon this earth. His life should stand as an example of what we all should strive for. 10/10Written March 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Urvashi JNew Delhi, India119 contributionsInteresting galleries. But I feel that the place has a lot more potential and space, they could do much more. The exhibition that was on when I visited was Vayaan, very well curated. It would be lovely to see many more like that.Written February 14, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sue EBradford, UK90 contributionsReally enjoyed my visit to both the temporary exhibition Roots and Routes in Jaipur House, and the permanent exhibition in the New Wing. There's also a great cafe on site.Written November 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Harsh1 contributionOverall good place for kids to gain knowlage. Toy train is there for fun. Neet and clean washroom. Large area for explore. Out side food allow in museum. Canteen available but food is not ok. We ordered fried rice with manchurian and paneer dosa both were below quality. Rice was uncooked, lots of oil in dosa. My suggestion keep your food with self or eat from out sideWritten March 5, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tapan ROY SARKARMumbai, India64 contributionsIt was an amazing experience to witness a piece of history that I have seen in my study books during my school days. The premises is maintained well but sufficient information about the structures are not provided. Still it is worth a visit.Written June 4, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sandeep ANoida, India14 contributionsI visited the National Science Center, Delhi today when it was a working day to avoid the rush of weekends. To my surprise, it did not have any rush during first half. I liked experiments of Second floor more than any other floor. 4 Shows were also enjoyed. Particularly 7-D show was amazing. Canteen has limited capability to handle the audience and service is also quite slow. Government must repair the equipment so that our next generations can draw inspiration from the same.Written September 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dream075429099381 contributionA hidden gem in Delhi. A must visit place....away the hustle bustle of the city. Amazing collection of artefacts ...very well maintained.Written January 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- aditya s7 contributionsIt has a small museum with space suit and sarellite model. History of space explorqtuon8 to tickle young minds. 3D show is reasonably good experience.
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Reach half an hour beforehand and not much in advance since there is not much to do apart from show.
PM sangrahalaya museum is just besides planetarium. Plan your day such that you can do both on same day if possible.Written May 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - solotravellershabanaPune, India44 contributionsShankar's International Dolls Museum is a charming and diverse collection of dolls from around the world. It offers a fascinating glimpse into different cultures and traditions through beautifully crafted figurines. A must-visit for anyone interested in global heritage and art.Written November 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SAROJ8585Bokaro Steel City, India1,500 contributionsThe indian air force museum is located at the Palam air force station.It stores the rich history of Indian air force.In this museum photographs of brave officers are displayed .many war aircrafts are also kept here.Written June 4, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Madhulika LNoida, India4,689 contributionsThe Sulabh International Museum of Toilets is part of the organization's institute of sanitation. Surrounded by green gardens (it's very fertile, and you can guess why - these plants get some of the best manure in town!), the museum is free for visitors. You can visit any day of the week; they're open most days from 10 to 6, on Sundays and other holidays from 10 to 5.
There are two parts to the museum: an outdoor area and an indoor one. The outdoor one is devoted to Sulabh's work of setting up cheap, eco-friendly toilets that are accessible to all. Under an outdoor covered stretch, there are lots of different models of toilets, for different capacities, and showing the working of different types of cess pits, and so on. In the adjoining gardens, there are three statues symbolizing the work of Sulabh: of Gandhiji, Dr Ambedkar, and Dalit woman.
The most informative part of the museum is indoors, where, across one medium-sized room, there is crammed tons of information about toilets, hygiene and sanitation, and related aspects. There are framed sections of abundant text about everything from historical toilets (in Harappa, Babylon, Rome, medieval Europe, the forts of India, etc) to toilet etiquette in ancient India, to the norms about peeing and pooping in public, disposal of waste, and so on. There are astounding (and hilarious) anecdotes; inventions and innovations through the ages; toilet humour; crazy news (one about a gem-encrusted toilet seat Jennifer Lopez used to lug around as her own private porta-potty); and much, much more. There are models, of discreetly concealed old commodes, disguised as grand chairs or stacks of leather-bound books; of various types of toilets and disposal systems. There are even actual commodes, such as an incinerator, a tent-compatible toilet, a porta-potty, and so on.
The text is well-written, the exhibits carefully curated and very informative. The problem is that it's not very thoughtfully arranged; most of the text is in the form of framed sections, the paper all yellowed, the images faded. Sometimes the text is hung too high to be easily visible, and some of it is just too much text, without much relief.
But, despite those drawbacks, still an amazingly interesting museum. To understand the entire history of toilets and sanitation around the world, this is the place to come.Written June 1, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jetha LalJaipur, India2 contributionsIt is a fun place for children to spend about an hour or so in the hustle and bustle of CP area. It has two sections of illusions and youbare gonna enjoy each one of them...Click some photographs for memories..the staff is quite friendly and help you to take beautiful funny crazy pictures..
Food not so good.. try outside food junctions in CP..Written March 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Delhi
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- Red Fort Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers
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- Private Day Tour of Delhi's Unusual Museums with Lunch
- Delhi Sulabh International Museum with Lunch
- Delhi Sulabh International Museum of Toilets
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- Gandhi Smriti
- National Gandhi Museum
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum
- National Gallery of Modern Art
- National Rail Museum