National Museum, A Treasure Trove of Indian Heritage
Janpath Road, near India Gate
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Introduction
The National Museum of Delhi is located on the central south side of New Delhi's Parliament Avenue. It is one of the largest comprehensive cultural museums in India and was proposed by India's former Prime Minister Nehru. The building has three floors and houses precious historical artifacts from different regions, showcasing ancient Indian handicrafts, bronze, pottery, sculptures, and other artworks. It also houses collections of Buddhist and Hindu art, textiles, and ancient coins. In addition, the museum also has some precious foreign artifacts, including Dunhuang paintings from Gansu and religious objects from Tibet. If you want to have a comprehensive understanding of ancient Indian culture and appreciate the art of sculpture, don't miss this museum. Address Janpath Road, near India Gate
Opening hours Closed on Monday, 10:00-17:00.
Transportation Take the Yellow line of the metro and get off at Udyog Bhavan station. It's just a few hundred meters north on foot.
As India's best museum
