The best museums and galleries in Delhi

CULTURE, DELHI Updated : Apr 16, 2018, 03.24 PM IST


There is a wide range of museums, galleries and cultural hubs in Delhi, which showcase everything from ancient antiquities and traditional crafts to contemporary art. Museums in Delhi are of varied interests, you have the rail museum Delhi, science museum Delhi, and even art galleries. Cultural enthusiasts will find plenty of options to choose from on any given day. As the capital of India, it is home to important institutions like the National Museum and the National Gallery of Modern Art. It also houses insightful museums dedicated to key Indian political figures, such as MK Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Delhi's status as a vibrant cultural hub is also reflected in the presence of galleries, such as the Delhi Art Gallery, Latitude 28 and India Habitat Centre. Visiting museums and galleries is one of the most interesting and important things to do in Delhi.

Visiting museums and galleries is one of the most interesting and important things to do in Delhi.
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National Science Centre

The science museum Delhi is a great place for science enthusiasts, a place where children and adults can all marvel at the miracle of science. Located in Pragati Maidan, this is one of the most important museums in Delhi...more

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National Rail Museum, New Delhi

Commonly referred to as Rail Museum Delhi, this is a tribute to the history of locomotive. Here guests can find a whooping collection of over 100 real size exhibits of Indian Railways.

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Triveni Kala Sangam

Enroute to Bengali market from the Mandi house metro station, situated right opposite FICCI, is the Triveni Kala Sangam. A destination for aspiring artists, photographers, dancers, sculptors, Triveni also happens to be o...more

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India Habitat Centre

Designed by Joseph Allen Stein, India Habitat Centre (IHC) is Delhi's most significant cultural centre with an exciting, and sometimes controversial, programme of events throughout the year, from theatre productions to f...more

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Nehru Memorial Museum and Library

Once the residence of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, Teen Murti House was transformed into a museum after the leader's death in 1964. The museum's mission is to "popularise Jawaharlal Nehru and the freed...more

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National Museum

This centrally located museum boasts a vast collection of significant Indian artefacts, and is a must-visit for those who want to learn more about the intricacies of Subcontinental civilisation. Spread over three floors ...more

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National Gallery of Modern Art

Regally positioned in the heart of the city, right by India Gate, this gallery is nothing short of palatial - in fact, it was the former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Popularly known as NGMA, the space, which bega...more

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Gandhi Smriti

This moving museum displays memorabilia related to the life of Mohandas K Gandhi, better known in India as simply Mahatma (Great Soul). It was at this large colonial bungalow (formerly known as Birla House) that he spent...more

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Delhi Art Gallery

Located in the fashionable Hauz Khas Village, this modern gallery has grown to become a premier institution for 20th century Indian art. Early-modern as well as modern and contemporary art is represented here, with major...more

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