ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENTArt Galleries
Auditoria & Cultural Centres
Bars & Discotheques
Cinema Houses
Gardens, Parks
& Picinic Spots
Museums

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Air Force Museum
Near Palam Airport, Ph:3035684 (Mon.&Tue.closed), Timings:10 am to 5 pm on all
working days.
Archaeological Museum
Red Fort, Ph: 3267961 Timimg: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Light and Sound show: 6 p.m. to 7
p.m. in Hindi, and 7:30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. in English. (Fri. Closed)
Features: A collection of curious and artefacts from Mughal period. Library. Light
and Sound Show.
Bal Bhavan
1 Kotla Road, Near I.T.O., Ph: 3317856/4701 Timing: 9 am to 5:30 pm (Sun. Mon.
Closed)
Features: *National Children *Mobile Planetarium *Mini zoo * Aquarium *Regular
classes and workshop on performing art and creative art for children.
Crafts Museum
Pragati Maidan, Bhairon Road, Ph: 3371641/1817/1353 Timing: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
(Mon. closed)
Features: *Demonstration programme by craftsmen from different parts of India.
*Handicrafts Shops. *Exhibition of unique craft objects from all over India.
Gandhi Museum
Opp. Raj Ghat, Ph: 3311793, 3310169 Timing: 9:00 am to 5 pm.
Features: *A photograph gallery in the memory of Gandhiji. *A library on
Gandhi's life. *Personal relics of Gandhi. *Regular film shows on Gandhi on sunday.
Gandhi Smriti Museum
5 Tees January Marg, Ph: 3012843 / 1480, Timing: 10 am to 5.00 pm.
Features: *A collection of memorabilia on Gandhi. *Exhibition of dolls depicting
important landmarks in Gandhi's life. *Khadi and village industry products shop. *Film on
Gandhi shown daily.
Indira Gandhi Memorial
1, Safdarjung Road, Ph: 3010094 Timing: 9:30 am to 5.00 pm (Mon. Closed)
Features: *Photographs and belongings of Mrs. Gandhi on the day of her
assass-ination. * Saree woven by Jawahar Lal Nehru for her wedding day.
Malliah Memorial Theatre Crafts Museum
5, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, Ph: 3317641
Features: *Collection of theatre crafts from all over the country. *Rare
collection of puppets and masks. *Ornaments crafted from mental, wood, horn pitch and
shells and. *A production centre which recreates old designs and theatre craft objects.
National Museum
Janpath, Ph:3019538/ 9272/ 9352 Timing: 10 am to 5 pm (Mon. Closed)
Features: *Collection of antique crafts, store carvings and artefacts. *Maritime
heritage gallery set up by Indian Navy. Guided Tours. *Films on art and heritage of India
are shown on Saturday and Sunday.
Nehru Memorial Museum and Planetatarium
Teen Murti House, Ph: 3016735 Timing: (Planetarium) Special School Programmes: 9:30
am to 10:30 pm. Additional shows on Sundays and holidays in Hindi- 10:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Hindi Shows- 10 am to 5 pm.
Features: *Exhibition of pictures and belongings of Nehru. *Memorabilia of a
Nehru. *Replica of the British crown. *Books for children on sale at the counter.
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National
Museum of Modern Art
Jaipur House, India Gate, Ph: 3382835 Timing: 10 am to 5 pm. (Mon. closed)
Features: *Collection of contemporary art. *Art reference library.
National Museum of Natural History
FICCI Building, Tansen Marg, Near Bengali Market, Ph: 3319173. Timing: 10 am to 5
pm. (Mon Closed)
Features: *Stress on ecology. *Earth's natural resources on display. *Activity
rooms for children. *Film shows from 11 am to 3 pm.
National Philatelic Museum
Dak Bhawan, Sardar Patel Chowk, Ph: 3710154 Sansad Marg. Timing: 9 am to 4 pm (Sat.
& Sun. closed)
Features: *Rare stamps. *First day covers and special cancellations. *Counter
for sale of stamps from all over the world.
National Rail Museum
Chanakyapuri (Behind Royal Bhutanese Embassy)., Ph: 6881816,6880939 (Mon. Closed).
Timing:April-Sep. 9.30 am to 7.00 pm Oct- Mar. 9:30 am to 5 pm.
Features: *Rail engines and carriages with exotic pedigrees. *A mini station
called Museum junction. *Exhibition depicting the History of Indian Railways. *Free entry
for children on tuesday. *50% concession for students from educational institutions in a
group of 30 or more.
National Science Centre Museum
Pragati Maidan Gate No. 1 Ph. 3371873. Timings: 11.30 to 7.00 pm.
Red Fort Museum of Arms and Weapons
Red Fort, Ph: 3275569, Timing: 9 am to 5 pm, (Friday Closed)
Features: *Displays chronological development of arms and armour from the mughal
period till the first world war.
Sangeet Natak Akademi's Musical Instruments Gallery
Rabindra Bhawan, Ferozshah Road, Ph:3387246, Timing: 9:30 am to 6 pm. (Sat &
Sun Closed)
Features: *A large archive of audio and video tapes, photographs and films.
*Video tapes, photographs and films an performing art. *A library. *A gallery of musical
instruments.
Shankar's International Dolls Museum
Nehru House, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Ph: 3316970, 3316974, Timing: 10 am to 5 pm.
(Mon. Closed)
Features: *Display of dolls from all over the world. *Doll designing centre and
workshop.
Tibet House Museum
1-Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, Ph: 4611515 (Sat. & Sun. Closed), Timing:
9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Features: *A collection of painted scrolls depicting the life of Buddha. *Old
currency notes, head pieces, prayer objects and musical instruments on display. *A
Library. *An emporium.
Zakir Hussain Memorial
Jamia Milia Islamia, Ph: 6913269, Timing: 10 am to 4.15 pm. (Fri. Closed)
Features: *Exhibition of photographs, souvenirs and memorabilia aquired during
Dr. Zakir Hussain's term as President of India.
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