National Museum

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Visit to Delhi is incomplete if you don't visit the National Museum. Built in 1960, this place stores an endless and great collection of Indian antiquities.

The Museum has in its possession the rich heritage of Indian Miniature paintings. These belong to major styles such as, Mughal, Deccani, Central Indian, Rajasthani, Pahari and many other sub- styles relating to the period from 1000 A.D. to 1900 A.D.

Priceless pieces and art, sculptures from the Indus Valley civilization, Buddhist and Jain relics, and an extensive collection of artifacts from the Chola era are on display.


It today , has in its possession over 2,00,000 works of exquisite art, both of Indian and Foreign origin covering more than 5,000 years of India's cultural heritage. Their rich holding of various creative traditions and disciplines which represents a unity amidst diversity, takes you back in time.

Admission fee: Rs. 150

Hours: 10am- 5pm Tue- Sun





Contact Information

National Museum
Janpath Road, Near India Gate
110011 New Delhi, DL

Tel. +911123018415

http://www.nationalmuseumindia.gov.in



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