Museums and Galleries in Delhi
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Just like the history and the monuments, the museums of Delhi will also
fascinate any visitor who is curious to know what the heritage of Delhi is
all about.
- National Museum of Natural History
Here the focus is on ecology. Various galleries take visitors
through the gamut of earth's natural resources. The museum also has
activity rooms for children to play and learn.
- Tibet House Museum
The museum depicts the richness of Tibetan culture and art. It has
a collection of Thankas, old currency notes, head pieces, prayer
objects and musical instruments. The building also houses a library
and an emporium.
- Crafts Museum
The museum houses a variety of crafts from different parts of
India. Regular demonstrations are held by craftsmen and there is a
small handicraft shop as well.
- National Museum
A comprehensive collection of antique crafts, stone carvings and
artifacts. Some of them dating back to the period of Harappa &
Mohanjodaro. The museum shows what ancient India was all about.
The
National Rail Museum
The National Rail Museum is a fine outdoor museum having a range of
locomotives and carriages ranging over the 150 years of the railways
in India. The biggest attraction over here is a toy train, which
takes children for a tour around the museum.
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Other museums that deserve a
visit include Shankar's International Dolls Museum, National Philatelic
Museum and Red Fort Museum of Archeology.