This is a personalised tour conducted in private cars for both business and leisure travellers and can be done on any day except Monday as the museums are closed on that day.
The tour is specially for people who are interested in the heritage and culture of India.
The itinerary for this tour is flexible and you can choose to see any four or five museums from the ones given below, as per your interest. The pickup time will be 9.30 A.M and drop back at the hotel by 5.30 P.M.
AIR FORCE MUSEUM
Depicts the history of the Indian Air force & has a vast collection of aero planes and Armory on display.
Timing: 10:00 am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Monday & Tuesday.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Situated in the historic Red Fort, the museum exhibits objects that date back to the Mughal period. On view are manuscripts and "farmans" that demonstrate the fine art of calligraphy. Also on view are paintings, textiles and costumes. One section concentrates on relics of the 1857 war (First War of Independence) like maps and weapons.
Timing: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed :Monday & Government Holidays.
CRAFTS MUSEUM
The Crafts Museum is a charming oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Delhi. Mud huts with painted walls and thatched roofs, courtyards, terracotta horses recreating village shrines, craftsmen at work are some of the elements that add to the rural ambience of the place. The museum houses traditional Indian crafts, wooden carvings and images, metalware, especially ewe Perdue objects from Bastar, West Bengal and Bihar, clay and terracotta pots, toys and images, folk and tribal paintings, jewellery and textiles.
Timing: July to September : 9:30am to 5:00pm
October to June : 9:30am to 6:00pm
Closed : Monday and National Holidays.
GANDHI MUSEUM
Situated opposite Raj Ghat is the Gandhi Museum dedicated to the Father of the Nation and it has preserved some of his personal belongings. There are five pavilions one can go through that comprise of sculpture, photographs and paintings of Gandhiji and the history of the Satyagraha movement as well as the philosophy of 'ahinsa' (non-violence).
Timing: 10.00am To 5:30pm
Closed : Monday
GANDHI SMRITI MUSEUM
A collection of memorablia of Mahatma Gandhi, including an exhibition of dolls, showing important happenings in Gandhiji's life.
Also known as Birla house, this is where Gandhiji was shot dead while he was in the midst of a prayer meeting. His last steps from the house to the garden where he breathed his last, have been traced and made in concrete.
Timing: 10.00am To 5:00pm (Open All Days)
INDIRA GANDHI MEMORIAL
Former residence of our late Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi has now been converted into a museum giving us a peek into the life of such important personalities in our country. The area where she was shot by one of her own body guards has been demarcated. The house has some beautiful photographs of the prestigious Gandhi family.
Timing: 9.30am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Monday
NATIONAL GALLERY OF MORDERN ART
The museum houses an art reference library which has a vast collection of books. A collection of best contemporary art reproductions are on sale at the counter.
Timing: 10:00am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Monday
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
The focus in this museum is on ecology. The various galleries takes the visitors through the gamut of the earth's natural resources. There are activity rooms for children and film shows from 11 am to 3 pm.
Timing: 10.00am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Monday
NATIONAL POLICE MUSEUM
This museum takes us into the world of thrill and sensation as museum contains several thought provoking items all related to police, Crime & Criminals, from the ancient to the modern times. Exhibition acquired from different states and central police organisations both of Indian and Foreign Origin. Photography is allowed with permission. Museum has no admission fees.
Timing: 10.00am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Saturday & Sunday
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