India is known to be one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world. There are many reasons why people flock to this magical country every year, and with many new things to see and do each year, it doesn’t look like it will be losing its popularity any time soon. With so much to offer, it can be difficult to decide what exactly you want to do when you get there. To help you out, here are some of the top museums that you should visit on your next trip!
𝟭) 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺, 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗶
This museum, a branch of New Delhi’s National Museum, is dedicated to traditional Indian art and culture. It also houses several huge paintings by renowned artists of a variety of religious traditions. Founded in 1952 as part of Banaras Hindu University, it was actually closed for several years after being damaged during the 2001 earthquake and reopened only recently. Apart from its aesthetic value, it is an institution dedicated to promoting Indian arts and culture, making it an ideal spot for history buffs visiting India. The Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum can be found on Residency Road near Golghar and Madhav Das Park; it is open from 10 AM to 5 PM every day except Monday and Friday.
𝟮) 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗶
If you’re a big train buff, The National Rail Museum is an excellent place to learn about rail history and how it has changed over time. This museum has interactive exhibitions, short films and even a slide show that will keep you interested for hours. It’s located within walking distance of New Delhi station, making it convenient for travelers with limited time on their hands. Book your tickets online or before you visit so you can avoid long queues while getting in.
𝟯) 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗿𝘂
The ISRO, or Indian Space Research Organisation, is a very prestigious museum. Located in Bengaluru, it is home to a number of rockets and other gadgets designed for space research. The museum has many interactive displays that will delight children and adults alike. Entry fee: 250 INR (about $4).
𝟰) 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺, 𝗞𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗮
This museum is one of India’s best, housing over 2,500 objects that provide an excellent account of industrial development in 19th-century India. The Birlas are one of Bengal’s most prominent business families and their industrial legacy is strongly reflected here. It's especially interesting for those interested in seeing artifacts from steel and textile production. The museum is located on Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata and can be reached by traveling 20 km from Howrah station by bus
𝟱) 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹'𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺, 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱
The country's first international museum, International Doll's Museum is a nonprofit organization that has been preserving dolls from all over world for over 50 years. It houses over 10,000 dolls from different parts of India and some parts of Europe, America and Africa. The museum also organizes fashion shows based on dolls and conducts storytelling sessions for children using life-size dressed-up dolls. Its collection includes antique German dollhouses dating back to 18th century, as well as Victorian toys from late 19th century London.