Delhi is the capital city of India, the heart of all Indians. The city has a lot of history and that is why tourists are fascinated to know about the past and the heritage which the city beholds. The knowledge of these is offered to the people through the museums. Some museums even have activities rooms to teach children and let them play. Here is a list of Famous Museums in Delhi, India.

Best and Beautiful Museums in Delhi:

Let we have to look at the top museums in Delhi.

1. National Museum:

Delhi National Museum, also known as the National Museum of India, is located on Janpath Road. It is one of the largest museums in India. It was established in 1949 which records over 2,00,000 arts from history to modern times, covering 5,000 years from the past and still ongoing. The objects are from India and as well as foreign, which cover armaments, arts, jewellery, paintings, etc. The relics of the Indus Valley and treasures of the Silk Road in Central Asia are its most precious possessions.

Timings: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed on Monday)

Nearest Metro Station: Udyog Bhawan Metro Station and Central Secretariat Metro Station on the Yellow line.

2. Rail Museum:

The Railway Museum in Delhi is located at Chanakyapuri. The museums depict the transformation and development of Indian Railways over the last 130 years. Some unique trains have been created, such as the Fairy Queen, The Vice Regal Dining Car, and the world-famous Patiala Monorail Tramway. Toy trains are made for visitors so that they can make a quick tour through the museum.

Timings: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Monday)

Nearest Metro Station: The nearest metro station to the Railway Museum is the Sir Vishweshwariah Moti Bagh metro station on the Pink Line.

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