National Museum, New Delhi

You need almost a full day to truly experience the National Museum, Delhi. It’s actually perfect for a museum date. The place houses incredible artefacts from the Harappan Civilization...including the famous Dancing Girl. Seeing it in real life after learning about it through textbooks felt genuinely emotional. Walking through the museum makes you feel incredibly blessed ... to stand so close to objects that were once touched and used by people of historical importance, hundreds and even thousands of years ago. History really is beautiful. There’s also a small café inside, interactive activities like painting, games, bead-making (with all materials provided), and even a short movie screening. Tickets are easily available right at the entrance. A must-visit if you love history, culture, or just slowing down and feeling connected to the past.

It’s truly is the national treasure, the collection artefact’s are massive right from harappan civilisation to modern history. The highlights of the museum is the Buddha relics. There is a separate building dedicated to the life of lord Buddha. The massive wooden chariot is an amazing piece of art. Worth for a day visit.

Amazing place for history lovers. Tickets are cheap, and the garden inside is great for basking in the sun. The exhibits are awesome, and the interiors are very aesthetic. Each room is worth several minutes of attention. The museum store is also great, and has a good collection of replicas and books if you wish to take some home. Do bring a spacious bag if you plan to shop. The staff inside are very welcoming. You can also find some great tea to wrap up the walk. The garden has various replicas to observe, and the courtyard is beautiful.

📜 Collection and Exhibitions The museum houses approximately 200,000 artefacts that represent over 5,000 years of Indian history and culture. It features various galleries, including collections such as: • Indus Valley Civilization: It holds over 3,500 objects recovered from sites like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro. One of its most famous artefacts is the 'Dancing Girl' (bronze sculpture) and the 'Pashupati Seal'. • Sculptures and Archaeological Objects: Sculptures and remnants from various ancient Indian empires like Maurya, Shunga, Kushana, and Gupta are present, including significant Buddhist art objects. • Paintings and Manuscripts: It boasts a vast collection of over 14,000 manuscripts and miniature paintings, encompassing Mughal, Rajasthani, Pahari, and Deccani schools of art. • Coins, Arms, and Jewellery: There is an extensive collection of ancient coins, arms and armour from different eras, and traditional Indian jewellery. • Other Collections: This includes Central Asian antiquities, textiles and costumes, tribal art, and decorative arts. The entry fee is just ₹20 for Indian nationals, and the museum opens at 10:00 AM. ⏰ With lifts available and a cafeteria inside serving food at reasonable prices 🍛☕, it’s a comfortable and enriching place to spend your day. ⏳ Take out at least 3–5 hours to explore everything properly — it’s worth every minute! A must-visit for history buffs, art lovers, and curious minds who wish to experience India’s glorious past in reality. 🇮🇳❤️ The National Museum is an important educational and cultural centre that preserves the rich and diverse heritage of India for future generations.

As a museum in the capital city, the overall collection is a bit disappointing. While we as India were never colonizers and did not steal artifacts from our victims, our collection could still be better, even sourcing exclusively from India itself. ​The one highlight of the collection for me was the Harappan section. It was moving to see artifacts from the civilization of our earliest ancestors. ​I would most likely visit again when some of the exhibits are reopened or maybe new ones are brought in.

🏛️ National Museum, New Delhi 🇮🇳 One of the best and largest museums in India, the National Museum is truly a treasure house of our rich heritage! ✨ It holds an amazing collection of historical artefacts, beautifully preserved and displayed across four huge floors, each dedicated to different periods of Indian history. 📜🗿 From ancient sculptures, paintings, coins, and scripts to decorative arts and archaeological finds, every section is fascinating and full of knowledge. 🏺📚 There’s even a special section dedicated to Buddha and his times, which is truly peaceful and insightful. 🙏🕉️ The entry fee is just ₹20 for Indian nationals, and the museum opens at 10:00 AM. ⏰ With lifts available and a cafeteria inside serving food at reasonable prices 🍛☕, it’s a comfortable and enriching place to spend your day. ⏳ Take out at least 3–5 hours to explore everything properly — it’s worth every minute! A must-visit for history buffs, art lovers, and curious minds who wish to experience India’s glorious past in reality. 🇮🇳❤️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)

Probably the best in India. They have tried to achieve an international standard. They also hold free curated guide. It's a three story building take out a day for it. They also have publication department and cafeteria. I recently went to calligraphy event which was being hosted there

National museum is treasure trove for artefacts dating back to Ancient India. The most legendary collections are the dancing girl of the Harappan Civilisation,Chariot of Satnauti, Gutpa era artefacts, Gandhara sculptures of Buddha and many more. It also has quite a good collection of coins from various historical periods and wonderful miniature paintings from Mughal era. I think we don’t have to visit Mexico or any other mesoamerican countries for Pre-Columbia’s art from Aztec and Nasca cultures as National Museum has a separate gallery for this collection. And don’t forget to visit the Buddhist gallery that is near Cafeteria. It will take around two hours to cover all the sections.