10 Museums In India You Should Definitely Visit Once

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 04, 2024

National Museum, New Delhi

Showcases India's rich cultural heritage through a vast collection of artefacts, artworks, and historical objects from various periods, including the Indus Valley Civilization and the Mughal era.

Indian Museum, Kolkata

Founded in 1814, it is a treasure trove of historical and cultural artefacts, featuring a vast collection of antiques, artworks, and exhibits from various fields.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai

Formerly the Prince of Wales Museum, showcases a rich collection of art, history, and culture, in a stunning building that is a mix of Indian and Islamic architectural styles.

Government Museum, Chennai

A treasure of art, history, and science, featuring a vast collection of ancient artefacts, coins, and natural history specimens. It features the stunning Chola bronzes in the Bronze Gallery.

Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

Showcases a unique and diverse collection of art and artefacts from around the world, gathered by Salar Jung III. It features Indian, European, Middle Eastern etc.

Jaipur City Palace Museum, Jaipur

Shows the rich history and cultural heritage of Rajasthan's royal family, featuring a wide range of artefacts, and historical objects, including royal attire, ancient manuscripts etc.

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

A beautiful colonial-era building that includes a museum showcasing a vast collection of artefacts, artworks, and historical records highlighting the British colonial rule in India.

Calico Museum of Textiles, Ahmedabad

Displays a vast and stunning collection of Indian textiles, showing rich textile heritage through a diverse range of traditional fabrics, embroidery, and patterns.

Bihar Museum, Patna

Located at Baily Road, Patna, it is a newly made museum. It includes various galleries, with artefacts on display including ones dating back to the fourth century.

National Rail Museum, New Delhi

Showcases India's railway history through a collection of vintage locomotives, carriages, and artefacts. It offers an interactive and fun experience for the visitors.

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