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Explore 5,000 years of Indian art and history, from Harappan artifacts to modern paintings, at one of India's most significant cultural institutions.
The National Museum in Delhi is one of India's largest museums, holding a vast collection of artifacts that cover over 5,000 years of Indian history and culture. Spread across three floors, the museum's galleries are arranged chronologically, starting with the Indus Valley Civilization on the ground floor. As you walk through, you'll see sculptures from the Mauryan, Shunga, and Gupta periods, Buddhist art including sacred relics of Gautama Buddha, and collections of miniature paintings, coins, and manuscripts.
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Janpath, Rajpath Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110011, Central Secretariat, Delhi, Delhi, India
Air
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the nearest airport, located about 16 km away. It takes around 30-45 minutes to reach by taxi or cab.
Train
New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) is the closest major railway station, approximately 5 km away. Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (NZM) is about 7 km away. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are easily available from both stations.
Road
The museum is located in the heart of Delhi on Janpath road and is easily accessible by road from all parts of the city and neighboring states via national highways. State-run and private buses connect Delhi to major cities.
Local Transport
The most convenient way to reach is by Delhi Metro; get down at Udyog Bhawan or Central Secretariat station. DTC buses, auto-rickshaws, and app-based cabs like Ola and Uber provide excellent connectivity.
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