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Air Force Museum
Near Palam Airport, Ph:3035684 (Mon.&Tue.closed),
Timings:10 am to 5 pm on all working days.
Archaeological Museum
Red Fort, Ph: 3267961 Timimg: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Light
and Sound show: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Hindi, and 7:30 p.m. to
8.30 p.m. in English. (Fri. Closed)
Features: A collection of curious and artefacts from
Mughal period. Library. Light and Sound Show.
Bal Bhavan
1 Kotla Road, Near I.T.O., Ph: 3317856/4701 Timing: 9
am to 5:30 pm (Sun. Mon. Closed)
Features: *National Children *Mobile Planetarium *Mini
zoo * Aquarium *Regular classes and workshop on performing art
and creative art for children.
Crafts Museum
Pragati Maidan, Bhairon Road, Ph: 3371641/1817/1353 Timing:
9:30 am to 5:30 pm (Mon. closed)
Features: *Demonstration programme by craftsmen from
different parts of India. *Handicrafts Shops. *Exhibition of
unique craft objects from all over India.
Gandhi Museum
Opp. Raj Ghat, Ph: 3311793, 3310169 Timing: 9:00 am to
5 pm.
Features: *A photograph gallery in the memory of Gandhiji.
*A library on Gandhi's life. *Personal relics of Gandhi. *Regular
film shows on Gandhi on sunday.
Gandhi Smriti Museum
5 Tees January Marg, Ph: 3012843 / 1480, Timing: 10 am
to 5.00 pm.
Features: *A collection of memorabilia on Gandhi. *Exhibition
of dolls depicting important landmarks in Gandhi's life. *Khadi
and village industry products shop. *Film on Gandhi shown daily.
Indira Gandhi Memorial
1, Safdarjung Road, Ph: 3010094 Timing: 9:30 am to 5.00
pm (Mon. Closed)
Features: *Photographs and belongings of Mrs.
Gandhi on the day of her assass-ination. * Saree woven by Jawahar
Lal Nehru for her wedding day.
Malliah Memorial Theatre Crafts Museum
5, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, Ph: 3317641
Features: *Collection of theatre crafts from all over
the country. *Rare collection of puppets and masks. *Ornaments
crafted from mental, wood, horn pitch and shells and. *A production
centre which recreates old designs and theatre craft objects.
National Museum
Janpath, Ph:3019538/ 9272/ 9352 Timing: 10 am to 5 pm
(Mon. Closed)
Features: *Collection of antique crafts, store carvings
and artefacts. *Maritime heritage gallery set up by Indian Navy.
Guided Tours. *Films on art and heritage of India are shown
on Saturday and Sunday.
Nehru Memorial Museum and Planetatarium
Teen Murti House, Ph: 3016735 Timing: (Planetarium) Special
School Programmes: 9:30 am to 10:30 pm. Additional shows on
Sundays and holidays in Hindi- 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Hindi Shows-
10 am to 5 pm.
Features: *Exhibition of pictures and belongings of
Nehru. *Memorabilia of a Nehru. *Replica of the British crown.
*Books for children on sale at the counter. |
National Museum of Modern Art
Jaipur House, India Gate, Ph: 3382835 Timing: 10 am to
5 pm. (Mon. closed)
Features: *Collection of contemporary art. *Art reference
library.
National Museum of Natural History
FICCI Building, Tansen Marg, Near Bengali Market, Ph:
3319173. Timing: 10 am to 5 pm. (Mon Closed)
Features: *Stress on ecology. *Earth's natural resources
on display. *Activity rooms for children. *Film shows from 11
am to 3 pm.
National Philatelic Museum
Dak Bhawan, Sardar Patel Chowk, Ph: 3710154 Sansad Marg.
Timing: 9 am to 4 pm (Sat. & Sun. closed)
Features: *Rare stamps. *First day covers and special
cancellations. *Counter for sale of stamps from all over the
world.
National Rail Museum
Chanakyapuri (Behind Royal Bhutanese Embassy)., Ph: 6881816,6880939
(Mon. Closed). Timing:April-Sep. 9.30 am to 7.00 pm Oct- Mar.
9:30 am to 5 pm.
Features: *Rail engines and carriages with exotic pedigrees.
*A mini station called Museum junction. *Exhibition depicting
the History of Indian Railways. *Free entry for children on
tuesday. *50% concession for students from educational institutions
in a group of 30 or more.
National Science Centre Museum
Pragati Maidan Gate No. 1 Ph. 3371873. Timings: 11.30
to 7.00 pm.
Red Fort Museum of Arms and Weapons
Red Fort, Ph: 3275569, Timing: 9 am to 5 pm, (Friday
Closed)
Features: *Displays chronological development of arms
and armour from the mughal period till the first world war.
Sangeet Natak Akademi's Musical Instruments Gallery
Rabindra Bhawan, Ferozshah Road, Ph:3387246, Timing:
9:30 am to 6 pm. (Sat & Sun Closed)
Features: *A large archive of audio and video tapes,
photographs and films. *Video tapes, photographs and films an
performing art. *A library. *A gallery of musical instruments.
Shankar's International Dolls Museum
Nehru House, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Ph: 3316970, 3316974,
Timing: 10 am to 5 pm. (Mon. Closed)
Features: *Display of dolls from all over the world.
*Doll designing centre and workshop.
Tibet House Museum
1-Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, Ph: 4611515 (Sat. &
Sun. Closed), Timing: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Features: *A collection of painted scrolls depicting
the life of Buddha. *Old currency notes, head pieces, prayer
objects and musical instruments on display. *A Library. *An
emporium.
Zakir Hussain Memorial
Jamia Milia Islamia, Ph: 6913269, Timing: 10 am to 4.15
pm. (Fri. Closed)
Features: *Exhibition of photographs, souvenirs and
memorabilia aquired during Dr. Zakir Hussain's term as President
of India. |
