Swatantrata Sangram Sanghrahalya also known as the museum of Independence movement is located within the premises of Red Fort, New Delhi. If you enter the fort through the Lahore gate, you can reach this museum with ease. The museum represents significant features of Indian Independence movement such as the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857, the first battle of independence and Quit India Movement.

The Red Fort was occupied by the British Army after the Mughal rule. You will learn all significant details about this important piece of history here. In the Sanghrahalya, you will find a vivid depiction of freedom struggle through paintings, documents, photographs and lithographs. Also on display are guns, swords and pistols used during the struggle. Medals, shields, sculptures and dioramas are other important objects to be seen at this museum. The museum provides you with a clear idea of how the Indian freedom fighters gained confidence and opposed the mighty British army. You will be inspired by the pictures of great freedom movement leaders.

The museum is open between 10 Am and 4 PM on all days except Monday. The entry fee is included in the Red Fort fee of Rs. 11 for Indians and Rs.100 for foreigners.

National Children’s Museum is situated in the Bal Bhavan Complex on Kotla Marg, New Delhi. The museum aims to educate children on the rich culture, tradition and heritage of India. It boasts of a great collection of dolls and toys from various countries, traditional jewelry, art and craft items, stone and bronze objects, currency of different countries and musical instruments. Collections are arranged in an informative and entertaining manner offering a pleasurable experience for children of all ages.

Hamara Bharat is one of the permanent galleries at the museum. It features audiovisual shows that give you an idea of achievements of Indians in the field of science and technology, Indian culture, religions and arts. Gaurav Gatha is another important gallery in the museum, where legendary achievements and details of the freedom struggle of the country are represented through dioramas. Surya gallery is a section in the museum which exhibits the importance of Sun in our life. Solar system is explained from a religious point of view as well.

National Children Museum is also home to the children’s creative corner which encourages children to explore hidden skills. Summer camps and workshops are organized by the museum to nourish their talents. Creations of children are showcased during the periodical exhibitions held here. The museum is open from 10 Am to 5 Pm on all days except Sunday and Monday.

National Museum of Natural History is located at Mandi House in New Delhi. It was established in the year 1978 by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. This museum educates and entertains people about Indian flora and fauna. Here you will find theme based galleries that throw light on the natural history, nature’s network ecology and vivid flora and fauna in India. You can get all essential information on the habitats of plants and animals and threats faced by them. The museum features a rare collection of specimens and preserved butterflies.

One of the galleries at this museum provides you with information on the endangered species of birds and animals in India. It also highlights ways by which we can conserve them. Another gallery displays information on cells and tissues. It provides you with an insight on the structure and functions of cells.
The discovery room at the museum allows children to learn the principles of discovery through interesting activities. The activity room allows children to participate in various creative activities and provide them with opportunities to handle specimens. The museum organizes a lot of educational activities on a regular basis. Interactive lectures are given by environmental science experts periodically.

Located at Dak Bhavan in Parliament Street, New Delhi, National Philatelic museum is an important place to visit. The museum has a great collection of rare stamps from the pre and post independence periods. Here you can find on display the first ever stamp issued in India in 1854.

National Philatelic museum is rightly called the philatelist’s paradise. Browse through the collections and you will gain a deep insight into the philatelic heritage of India. This museum has on display all stamps issued by the Indian Government. It also has a collection of stamps from other countries apart from special cancellation stamps and first day covers. At this museum, you will find a counter where stamps from across the world are sold. Visitors are given a glimpse of the services and facilities offered by the Indian Postal Department. The museum does not charge any entry fee. You are not allowed to take photographs and videos of the display, unless you have permission from the museum authorities.

The museum is open on all working days from 10 am to 5 pm. You can reach this place conveniently by bus, taxi or auto rickshaw. There are plenty of other tourist attractions close to the museum such as Hanuman Mandir, Rashtrapathi Bhavan and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

The National Museum is the second largest museum in Delhi. Brainchild of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the museum was inaugurated by Sri R.C. Rajagopalachari, the first Governor General of Independent India in 1949. Here you will find thousands of exquisite artworks that depict Indian cultural heritage. These art pieces were collected from all over India and across the globe.

The museum contains a great collection of rare coins, costumes, jewelry, terracotta sculptures, statues made of bronze and copper, manuscripts and weapons. You will also find a range of artifacts dating back to the Mauryan Empire, Chola dynasty, Bahmani and Vijaynagar kingdoms. The weapons, costumes and murals of tribal communities can also be found here.

The National Museum comprises of a gallery dedicated to the Indus valley Civilization. Here you can find numerous items excavated from Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro such as seals and tablets. You will gain an in-depth knowledge on the unique town planning methods adopted in these cities. The sculpture of a dancing girl found in the ruins of Mohenjo-Daro is the highlight of this museum.

Do not miss the original copy of Gita Govindha and Baghwath Gita in golden alphabet displayed here. At this museum, you can also find musical instruments invented by the famous poet and musician Amir Khusru.

Located in Teenmurti Bhavan, Nehru museum and planetarium was the abode of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India. This museum is a popular tourist attraction in New Delhi. Here you will find chronicles of the life and work of Nehru. The planetarium in the museum was inaugurated by Smt. Indira Gandhi in the year 1964.

Nehru Museum houses several visual media that portrays Nehru’s involvement in the freedom movement and his role as a leader in Indian democracy. The bedroom, drawing room and study room are preserved exactly as they were left at the time of Nehru’s death in 1964. There is a gifts gallery that showcases gifts received by Nehru in India and foreign countries. Jawahar Jothi is an important attraction in this museum. It is an eternal flame that burns all through the day and night in remembrance of Nehru.

The Planetarium showcases the space suit and mission journal used by Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian cosmonaut who went into space. Astronomy shows are conducted at the planetarium everyday between 11.30 Am and 3.00 PM. Special programs are organized for school children on a regular basis. The museum and planetarium is open on all days except Monday.