
MUSEUMS, MEMORIALS AND ARCHIVES

Delhi, a city rich in history and culture, hosts numerous museums, memorials, and archives that are crucial for preserving its cultural heritage, history, and collective memory. They serve as custodians of artifacts, documents, and narratives that provide insight into past civilizations, cultures, and significant events. Museums like the National Museum, Memorials like Gandhi Smriti, The National Archives of India offer a comprehensive collection of artifacts spanning over 5,000 years of Indian history, pay homage to India's iconic leaders, and are the premier repository of the nation’s records. The Crafts Museum at Pragati Maidan celebrates the country's diverse handicrafts and folk arts. Delhi is also home to several notable private museums that offer specialized collections, contributing significantly to the city's rich cultural tapestry. Explore many such institutions on this page that play a vital role in preserving and educating visitors about Delhi's rich and multifaceted history.


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Archaeological Museum, Purana Qila: https://asi.nic.in/archaeological-museum-purana-qila/
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Art Alive Gallery: https://www.artalivegallery.com/
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Click Art Museum: http://www.clickartmuseum.com/
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Delhi Metro Museum, Patel Chowk, New Delhi: https://museum.delhimetrorail.com/
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Dr. Ambedkar National Memorial: https://delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/entertainment/ambedkar_national.jsp
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Dr. Zakir Hussain Museum: https://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/entertainment/zakir_hussain_memorial_trust.jsp
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Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti: https://www.gandhismriti.gov.in/
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Gallery Espace: https://www.galleryespace.com/
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Ghalib Museum, Nizamuddin, New Delhi: https://dmsoutheast.delhi.gov.in/tourist-place/ghalib-museum-new-delhi/
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Heritage Transport Museum, Manesar: http://www.heritagetransportmuseum.org/
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Indian Air Force Museum, Palam, New Delhi https://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/entertainment/air_force_museum.jsp
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Indian War Memorial Museum, Red Fort, Delhi: https://nationalwarmemorial.gov.in/
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Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi https://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/entertainment/indira_gandhi_memorial.jsp
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Khadi Museum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Charkha_Museum
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Kiran Nadar Museum of Art: https://www.knma.in/
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Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial: http://www.abhijna-emuseum.com/museums-of-india/lal-bahadur-shastri-memorial/
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Madame Tussauds India: https://www.madametussauds.com/
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Museo Camera Centre for the Photographic Arts: https://www.museocamera.org/
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Museum of Illusions: https://museumofillusions.in/
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Museum of Indian Terra Cotta: http://www.sanskritifoundation.org/museum-indian-terracotta.html
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Museum on 1857: https://www.india-seminar.com/2014/659/659_navina_najat_haidar.htm
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Mutiny Memorial: https://archaeology.delhi.gov.in/archaeology/mutiny-memorial
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National Agricultural Science Museum: https://www.delhitourism.com/attractions-siteseeing-places/national-agricultural-science-museum
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National Charkha Museum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Charkha_Museum
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National Children Museum: https://nationalbalbhavan.nic.in/attractions/national-children-museum.html
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National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi: http://www.nationalcraftsmuseum.nic.in
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National Gallery of Modern Art, Jaipur House, India Gate, N. Delhi: http://ngmaindia.gov.in/
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National Gandhi Museum and Library, Rajghat, New Delhi: https://gandhimuseum.org/
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National Museum, New Delhi: http://nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/
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National Philatelic Museum, Dak Bhawan, Sardar Patel Chowk, New Delhi: https://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/entertainment/national_philately_museum.jsp
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National Police Museum, Teen Murti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi: https://nationalpolicememorial.gov.in/npm/
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National Rail Museum, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi: https://www.nrmindia.org/
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National Science Centre, Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi: https://nscd.gov.in/
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Nature Morte: https://www.naturemorte.com/
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Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi: https://nehrumemorial.nic.in/
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Palette Art Gallery: http://www.paletteartgallery.com/
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Parliament Museum: https://www.india.gov.in/official-website-parliament-museum
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Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya: https://www.pmsangrahalaya.gov.in/
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Rashtrapati Bhawan Museum: https://visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in/visit/rashtrapati-bhavan-museum/x9
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Red Fort Archaeological Museum: https://delhitourism.gov.in/dttdc/explore_the_city/red_fort_archaeological_museum.jsp
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Sanskriti Kendra, Aya Nagar, New Delhi: https://nscd.gov.in/
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Shankar’s International Dolls Museum, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi: https://www.childrensbooktrust.com/dollsmuseum.html
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Sulabh International Museum of Toilets, Mahabir Enclave, Palam Dabri Road, New Delhi: https://www.sulabhtoiletmuseum.org/
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Supreme Court Museum: https://main.sci.gov.in/museum
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Threshold Art Gallery: https://www.gallerythreshold.com/
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Tibet House Museum, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi: https://tibethouse.in/
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Tribal Museum, Delhi: https://www.delhionline.in/city-guide/tribal-museum-in-delhi
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Triveni Kala Sangam: https://www.trivenikalasangam.org/
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Dhoomimal Gallery: https://www.dhoomimalgallery.art/
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Serendipity Arts Gallery: https://serendipityarts.org/
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Delhi Art Gallery: https://dagworld.com/
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Zikr - e – Dilli: https://zikredilli.com/delhi-depository?blogcategory=Living+Museum+of+Delhi
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Memorials in Delhi: https://6781714e-9bf6-4441-bd8a-2c0c6d73b1fb.filesusr.com/ugd/7fa1cd_d8319481d32a46a29e0e840dd9099405.pdf
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APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial: https://archaeology.delhi.gov.in/archaeology/kalam-memorial-dilli-haat-ina
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