National Museum, New Delhi.
Located at Janpath, alongside the lawns of India Gate, the National Museum, New Delhi houses an impressive collection of around 2,10,000 artefacts representing 8,000 years of art and craftsmanship besides pre-historic tools. The Museum was initially established on 15th August, 1949 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
However, the present building of the National Museum was opened on 18th December, 1960.
Departments: The Collection of the Museum is divided across various departments viz. Pre-historic Archaeology, Archaeology, Numismatics & Epigraphy, Painting, Jewellery , Decorative Arts, Textiles, Manuscripts, Arms & Armour, Anthropology, Central Asian Antiquities and Pre-Columbian & Western Art. Along with the collection departments are other departments like a wel-Puipped Conservation Laboratory, and separate branches of publication, Hindi, Public Relations, Lecturing and Education, Library, Exhibition, Display, Modeling, Photography, Security and Adminstration.
The museum is devided into 3 Floors.
Galleries on ground floor.
Pre-Historic Archaelogy.
This galley showeases the pre-istoric, proto-historic, Harappan and post Harappan objects elucidating the evolution of human civilization.
Amongst the stone tools displayed are Hand axes, Cleavers, Choppers and Scrapers from the Stone Ages. The highlight of the gallery is the astounding collection of a large number of artefacts unearthed from numerous sites of the Harappan or Indus-Saraswati Civilization. These include pottery, figurines, seals, tablets, weights & measures, jewellery and toys etc. made in different materials. The unique collection of Copper Hoaras including knives, axes, spearheads and anthropomorphic figures are also displayed in the gallery.
Archaeology.
The vast and prestigious collection of archaeological artefacts, made in stone and terracotta, are displayed in the interconnected galleries, in chronological order elucidating the journey of Indian sculptural arts. Starting from the 3rd century BCE to the 19th century, the distinct sculptures are displayed dynasty-wise in the galleries titled: Maurya, Sunga and Satavahana Arts;
Kushan and Ikshavaku Arts; Gupta Arts and the Early & Late Medieval Arts. The sculptures on display are reminiscent of the colossal temples that adorned the Indian land
Some seminal and impressive sculptures are also placed near the reception, in corridors and rotundas on all the floors, and around the museum building.
Bronzes
This gallery is part of the Archaeological collection that showcases the legacy of classical Indian bronzes. The artefacts displayed in the gallery represent the regional aesthetics and
BRONZES
craftsmanship of Indian Bronzes. A unique collection of bronzes from Nepal and Tibet is also on displav : the gallery.
Galleries on First floor.
Galleries on second floor.
Central Asian Antiquities.
The gallery showcases the extensive and rich visual antiquity of various centres of Central Asia, especialy those along the silk Route. The collection was excavated, explored and collected by Sir Aurel Stein during the three major expeditions carried out by him in 1900-1901, 1906-1908 and 1913-1916. The collections from Astana, Dunhaung, Khotana, Bezeklik and many other important sites represent the expanision and proliferation of Buddhism and concurrent local cults of Centel Asia through a variety of artefacts such as wall paintings, embroidered fabric, silk banners, religious and secular documents, sculptures in wood, stucco and terracott etc.
Tribal lifestyle North-East India.
The gallery showcases the art and culture of the tribal societies of North East India. The diverse and excellent exhibits such as dresses, headgear, ornaments, basketry, smoking pipes and articles of personal adornments represent traditional, religious and social aspects of various tribal groups inhabiting the land of Seven Sisters- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. These artefacts inform us about the nature-centric lifestyle of the tribes. The artistic and ethnic dynamism of each tribal group enriches the cultural diversity of India.
Musical Instruments.
The Musical Instruments Gallery showcases the opulent collection of Indian musical instruments that is acknowledged for its authenticity and antiquity. It has a variety of specimens of different categories of instruments from across India like string instruments, percussion instruments and wind instruments along with a few select pieces of 19th century Western musical instruments. The collection was donated to the Natinal Museum by Smt.Sharan Rani Backliwal 1980, 1982 and 2003. the gallery offers glimpses of the india musical tradition.
Location of National Museum, New Delhi.
Janpath Rd, Rajpath Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110011
Ticket Price of National Museum, New Delhi.
- Indian Citizens:- Rs50 per person
- Foreigners:- Rs650 per person
Timing of National Museum, New Delhi.
- Monday:- close
- Tuesday:- 10:00am to 6:00pm
- Wednesday:- 10:00am to 6:00pm
- Thursday:- 10:00am to 6:00pm
- Friday:- 10:00am to 6:00pm
- Saturday:- 10:00am to 6:00pm
- Sunday:- 10:00am to 6:00pm
How to Visit National Museum, New Delhi.
Bus:- Nearest Bus Stand From National Museum is National Museum bus stand.
Metro:- Nearest Metro Station From National Museum is Central Secretariat on Yellow Line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).
Which metro station is near to the National Museum Delhi?
Nearest Metro Station From National Museum is Central Secretariat on Yellow Line.
Where is the National Museum located in India?
Janpath Rd, Rajpath Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110011
Are phones allowed in National Museum Delhi?
yes, phones are allowed in National Museum but filming is not allowed in Museum.
Is photography allowed in the National Museum?
No, Photography is not National Museum.
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