3 Best Museums in New Delhi

“National Rail Museum, located on an 11-acre site, showcases historical exhibits and artifacts, including an 1855 steam locomotive. The museum features displays on the history of rail transport in India and is designed as an octagonal building with six show galleries and a large open area that mimics a railway yard. The National Rail Museum features a state-of-the-art auditorium with seating for up to 200 people. The museum showcases 163 years of Indian Railways' historical heritage and has the world's largest collection of rail simulators. Visitors can enjoy toy train rides and 3D virtual reality experiences at the newly built heritage restaurant. The museum's artifacts include diesel and electric locomotives, as well as royal saloons. In addition, the Rail Museum hosts an annual summer camp. The extensive outdoor gallery at the museum replicates a railway yard setting, featuring a diverse collection of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives. The museum also includes an array of royal saloons, wagons, carriages, armoured trains, rail cars, and a turntable.”

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“National Science Centre, one of the largest science centres in Asia, is well-known among visitors. The centre's iconic structure is a notable example of modern architecture and is strategically located near India's trade show centre. The National Science Centre hosts several commemorative events each year, including World Telecommunication Day, World Health Day, and World Environment Day. The Centre's primary goal is to engage, educate, and entertain visitors through interactive educational activities and outreach programs. The National Science Centre features a fully air-conditioned auditorium that can accommodate up to 320 people. The hall is equipped with excellent audio-visual facilities, including slide projectors. The exhibit Elixir of Life aims to raise awareness about the importance of water. In addition, the centre offers free bicycle parking.”

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“National Museum, one of the largest museums, has a diverse collection of centuries-old artefacts. Designed by architect Ganesh Bikaji Deolalikar and established in 1949, the museum features a wide range of items from prehistoric to modern times. National Museum holds over 200,000 exhibits from various periods, showcasing 5,000 years of Indian art. The collections are categorised into Archaeology, Manuscripts, Decorative Arts, and Anthropology. National Museum features sculptures from the 3rd to 5th centuries and exhibits on weapons, decorative arts, jewellery, manuscripts, coins, paintings, and prehistoric artefacts. The programs include lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and talks. The success of previous exhibitions highlighted the potential of the magnificent collection to become the core of the National Museum's exhibits.”

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