Sep 8, 2024
By: Prerna Tyagi
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Located in the heart of the capital, the National Museum houses an extensive collection of art and artefacts that span over 5,000 years of Indian history. From ancient sculptures to Mughal miniatures, this museum offers a peek into India's rich cultural heritage.
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Founded in 1814, this is Asia’s oldest museum. It’s home to rare fossils, ancient coins, Gandhara art, and even an Egyptian mummy! The Indian Museum offers a vast range of exhibits on archaeology, art, and natural history.
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Dedicated to India’s Prime Ministers, this museum features multimedia exhibits that chronicle the contributions of each leader since Independence. It is designed in a way that a visitor views the exhibits chronologically, from our Independence to the present.
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Museo Camera houses about 2,500 vintage cameras and a history of photography from the 1800s to the digital age, from more than 100 countries across the world. It also features workshops and interactive displays.
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This museum covers 100 years of Indian cinema, from silent films to the present, with memorabilia, film posters, and immersive exhibits. It is a must-visit for all Indian cinephiles!
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This museum in Bangalore showcases over 700 currency notes from the pre-independence era to modern times. All of these notes have been collected for over 50 years by businessman Rezwan Razack.
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One of the world’s finest textile museums, the Calico Museum of Textiles was founded in 1949. It houses an exquisite collection of Indian fabrics, from rare Mughal costumes to intricate handloom textiles.
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Founded in 1877, Gujarat’s oldest museum houses the largest collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions, dating back to the 1st century. It is a must-visit if the history of the subcontinent fascinates you.
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Housed within the Ram Niwas Garden in Jaipur, the Albert Hall Museum was established in 1887. The museum has a great collection of coins, paintings, jewellery, and even an Egyptian mummy!
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