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Commissioned by Emperor Muhammad Shah to correct the existing astronomical tables and fix planetary positions anew, Sawai Jai Singh II built the first stone observatory in Delhi in 1724. Four…
The Madhavan Nayar Foundation consists of the Museum of Keralan History, a Gallery of Painting and Sculpture, a Centre for Visual Arts and a Doll Museum. Madhavan Nayar (1914-1996) was a…
Chennai's Government Museum is the city's best, boasting wonderful archaeological and natural history sections. There are exquisite carvings and jewellery and the bronze gallery has a superb…
Delhi's National Gandhi Museum promotes and propagates the life, work and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. Photographs, artworks, memorabilia, film screenings and seminars detail Gandhi's life…
Delhi's Tibet House was established in 1965 by the Dalai Lama, in order to preserve the cultural heritage of Tibet at a time when it faced extinction in its homeland. Displays demonstrate the…
The National Museum is the best in Delhi. Exhibitions of exquisite art provide a detailed insight into Indian history and cultural heritage. A visit merits at least half a day to fully…
The Hill Palace Museum of archaeology at Thripunithura is made up of 49 buildings, surrounded by 52 acres of terraced land with ponds, fountains and lawns. The palace is a fine example of…
National Gallery of Modern Art
In Fort's artistic Kala Ghoda district, the National Gallery of Modern Art showcases India's contemporary arts. The permanent collection features painter Abanindranath Tagore and sculptor…
Delhi's National Rail Museum offers a fascinating panorama of India's rail heritage. Exquisite railway engines and coaches are on display in the large open-air space. More than 100 exhibits…
Delhi's Nehru Memorial Museum is housed in the former home of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Several rooms remain as they were when Nehru died in 1964. Displays chronicle his…
Shankar's International Dolls Museum
Shankar's International Dolls Museum in Delhi has one of the world's largest doll collections. Up to 6000 dolls from 85 different countries are on display, dressed in the regional or national…
Braganza House is a 17th-century mansion that dominates Chandor village square, complete with ballrooms, marble floors, glass chandeliers, carved wooden antique furniture and rare porcelain.…
