Delhi Tourism: Musesums and Other Attractions
National Museum
National Science Centre Museum
National Musesum of Natural History
National Rail Museum
Nehru Museum and Planetarium
Shankar’s Doll Museum
Dances of India
Appu Ghar
National Museum
This large museum located at Janpath offers a wide array of exhibits depicting the five thousand years of Indian history. The museum remains closed on Mondays. The exhibits in different galleries are arranged according to different periods in Indian history. Some of the exhibit in this museum include that of the Dancing Girl from Mohenjodaro (2,500 BC) and many paintings and manuscripts from Moghul period. Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday closed. [link to the museum] [Go to top]
National Science Centre Museum
This museum designed for kids, has a large collection of working science models to educate children about the scientific facts and how things work. A trip to this museum can be both an educational and recreational experience for the youth and young children. Open from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Near Gate No.2 Pragati Maidan; Tel: 2337-1893. [Go to top]
National Musesum of Natural History
This small museum provides a good place to learn about the varied flora and fauna of India. The museum has a Bio-Science Computer Room, an Activity Room and a Mobile Museum. In the Discovery Room, children can participate in creative activities such as animal modeling. The museum has a large dinosaur statue in front of its gates There is a daily film show at the museum between 11.30 am to 3.30 pm and regular lectures and exhibitions are also organized from time to time. The museum remains closed on Saturday and it is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tel: 2331 4849. [Go to top]
National Rail Museum
This museum which displays various models of train engines and coaches including a model of India's very first train, a steam engine that made its journey from Mumbai to Thane in 1853 should be a treat for those National Rail Museum should be a treat for those who love locomotives. This museum which covers the 150-yr old history of railways in India is sprawled over 10 acres. One of its highlight is the well-preserved locomotive Fairy Queen which was built in 1855. The Children can also ride in a toy train that runs on miniature rail track around the museum. [Go to top]
Nehru Museum and Planetarium
Located at the Teen Murti House, former residence of the first Prime Minister of India Late Jawaharlal Nehru, this museum covers the history of the Independence Movement of India. The planetarium shows short films dedicated to Nehru at 11:30 and 3:00 pm in English and 1:30 and 4:00 pm in Hindi. Closed Mondays. Tel: 2301-4504. [Go to top]
Shankar’s Doll Museum
This museum houses about 6,000 dolls from over 85 countries, a third of which are from different parts of India. These dolls are dressed up in beautiful and dazzling costumes from different countries and they provide a superb means to learn about different people as well as their cultures from around the world. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. everyday except Mondays, when it is closed. The entry fees are Rs. 10/- for adults and Rs. 5/- for children. [link to the museum]
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Dances of India
A one-hour performance of classical, folk and regional Indian dances that includes Bharatanatyam, Kathakali and Manipuri. Venue: Parsi Anjuman Hall, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Tickets are sold on site and performances held every evening.Tel: 11-2623 4689. [Go to top]
Appu Ghar
A children amusement park with different kinds of activities including 22 popular rides, a water park, Go-karting, aerial ropeway and Oyster Park for winter sports. The entry to the park is from Gate No. 4 at Pragati Maidan. Open weekdays: 1.30 pm to 9.30 pm; Sunday: Noon to 9.30 pm. Tel: (11) 2337-1404. [Go to top]