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IndiaIt is a marvellous land, rich in architectural beauty, culture, tradition and history. It is adorned with historical monuments that tell of the glorious past of the Mughals and the British. In every destination in India, tourists can visit a museum that showcases the glorious past of the region. A trip to India is incomplete without visiting the city's museum, which reflects the culture and history of ancient India in the most beautiful way. There are many popular museums in India that showcase many unheard of truths of the bygone era.

National Museum of Delhi

The National Museum of Delhi is one of the largest museums in India with a wide range of objects from the grand ancient times. It was built in 1949 and is located on the corner of Janpath Street in the lively city of Delhi. It is one of the best places to visit as one can get to know about the luxurious train carriages that were used by the great kings of long ago. It houses various collections including jewellery, paintings, armour, decorative arts and manuscripts. There is also a Buddhist area where one can find the head of a Buddha statue, as well as a stupa built by Ashoka in the 3rd century B.C., which contains the remains of Siddhartha Gautama.

National Museum of Delhi

Indian Museum, Kolkata

The Indian Museum, Kolkata was established in Kolkata in 1814 by the Asiatic Society of Bengal and houses a unique collection of armour, skulls, Mughal paintings and ornaments. It has six sections which include five galleries of creative and scientific artworks namely Archaeology, Geology, Economic Beauty and Art. Being one of the oldest museums in the world, it is one of the most popular places in India and not to be missed while on holiday in Kolkata.

Indian Museum, Kolkata

Government Museum, Chennai

Also known as the Madras Museum, the Government Museum, Chennai is located in Egmore and is one of the busiest attractions in Chennai. It was established in 1851 and exhibits different varieties related to geology, zoology, anthropology and botany. The museum has wonderful sections showcasing the major South Indian eras including Chaulkyas, Chola and Vijaynagar. There is also a separate section for children. One can also have a glimpse of the collection of books in the well-stocked library, which is different from the previous years.

Government Museum, Chennai

Jatrapati Shivajivastu Museum, Mumbai

Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Museum Mumbai is located near India Gate in Mumbai and was built in the early 20th century. It consists of three main sections such as the archaeological section, the natural history section and the art section. Each section displays various works of art dating back to the Gupta and Chaurkia eras.

Jatrapati Shivajivastu Museum, Mumbai

Delhi Shankar International Doll Museum

Shankar's International Dolls Museum, the largest collection of dolls in the beautiful city of Delhi, is divided into two sections, showcasing over 160 glass cases from New Zealand, Africa, India and Australia. In addition, the collection of dolls is divided into two sections: one group consists of dolls from New Zealand, UK, USA, CIS and the other group consists of dolls from the Middle East, India, Asian countries and Africa. In addition to displaying dolls from different countries, visitors can also get a glimpse of various costume dolls, brides and grooms representing Indian dances and traditions.

Delhi Shankar International Doll Museum

Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

Located in the beautiful city of Hyderabad, the Sala Jung Museum is an art museum with a collection of paintings, textiles, metal artefacts, clocks and engravings from a wide range of countries including China, North America, Egypt, Nepal, Europe, Myanmar and India. It is recognised by the Indian Parliament as an institution of national importance. The museum is open all day except Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

National Railway Museum, Delhi

The National Railway Museum has a collection of over 100 real size exhibits of Indian Railways. It is located in Chanakyapuri and is spread over 10 acres of land. There is a toy train that offers daily rides from the location. Other collections on display include antique furniture, working models, historical photographs, signalling tools etc. Visitors can visit the museum from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except on Mondays.

National Railway Museum, Delhi

Ahmedabad Calico Museum

One of the most revered tourist attractions in Ahmedabad, the Calico Museum was founded in 1949 by Gautam Sarabhai and his sister Gira Sarabhai. It has an amazing collection of fabrics ranging from prehistoric cloth paintings to magnificent Indian fabrics; one is sure to be mesmerised by the spectacular works of art on display at the Calico Museum. The textiles on display were once used by the ancient Mughal rulers. These have been well taken care of by the authorities.

Ahmedabad Calico Museum

Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai

Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum is an ancient museum displaying a collection of 19th century decorative arts, which was opened to the public on 2 May 1872, when it was known as the Victoria and Albert Museum. The exhibits of this museum are delightful and reflect the life of Bombay in the 19th century. Some of the collections include historical photographs, clay models, maps and costumes.

Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai

Trivandrum Napier Museum

Built in the 19th century, the Napier Museum is the oldest museum in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. It is named after Lord Napier, the Governor of Madras. It houses a large collection of historical artefacts such as Kathakali puppet models, musical instruments, Kerala chariots and bronze statues of gods and goddesses. A visit to the Napier Museum will give you a glimpse of the rich culture and history of Kerala.

Trivandrum Napier Museum