National Museum of Delhi, India

It is located on Janpath on Maulana Azad Road. For those who like the history and culture of India, this is a one-stop shop where the many aspects of various cultures in the subcontinent can be found. The specimens and works of art portray some 5000 years of Indian culture. A grand looking three-story building houses the museum. The museum contains an astonishing amount of ancient and modern painting, sculpture, archaeological relics, ancient manuscripts, and various other types of materials denoting various cultures. The National Museum was established in 1949. The foundations for the creation of a museum had begun earlier. A committee established by the British government before independence recommended the creation of such a museum to display the art forms and culture of India. Later, various forms of Indian art and artifacts were submitted to an exhibition on Indian art held by the Royal Academy and the British government in London in 1947. When these artifacts and exhibits were returned from London, a similar exhibition was held with the same items at Rashtrapathi Bhavan (the official residence of the Indian President), New Delhi.

The exhibition turned out to be a huge success, with enthusiastic participation from the crowd. So the organizers decided to make the museum in the Rashtrapathi Bhavan hall a permanent installation. Thus was born the National Museum. It was inaugurated by C. Rajagopalachari, the then Governor General of India, on August 15, 1949, the second anniversary of Indian independence. It was moved to its current building in 1960, which was built specifically for this purpose, where artifacts and works of art can be scientifically stored and where the public has the opportunity to view these works of art. The museum was formally opened to the public on December 18, 1960.

In the National Museum, the paintings, sculptures, manuscripts and other relics are systematically arranged in chronological order. The museum is estimated to contain more than 200,000 works of art from various parts of the country. The museum authorities created an art buying committee to obtain various types of works of art. From time to time, people also contribute valuable items to the museum. Today, the museum has grown from a mere exhibition site to a cultural center where various educational programs, seminars, and audio and video programs are held. In addition to the vast collection of archaeological material even from other South Asian countries, the museum offers other services such as publications related to culture, library and archival material restoration and preservation.

The National Museum of Delhi is open every day except Monday. Visiting hours are 10 a.m. M. At 5 p. M. The entrance fee is 10 rupees for Indian citizens. Students will earn an award. They have to pay only one rupee for admission. If you want the audio description of the exhibits, which is available in multiple languages ​​such as English, French, German, Japanese, and Hindi, you need to pay an additional 150 rupees. For foreigners, the charge including audio charges is Rs 300. To use the camera, you have to pay additional charges: 10 rupees for Indian citizens and 300 rupees for foreigners.