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Crafts Museum vs National Museum

Crafts Museum and National Museum are both endorsed by writers. Overall, Crafts Museum is preferred by most professionals compared to National Museum. Crafts Museum ranks #5 in New Delhi with recommendations from 4 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.

Crafts Museum
Crafts Museum
8 / 10
Bhairon Rd, New Delhi 110001, India
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This charming museum near the Purana Qila houses thousands of artifacts and handicrafts." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This serves as an excellent introduction to what's out there... picking up anything nearly as beautiful is akin to winning a lottery." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Set up like a traditional village, this captivating, rambling museum aims to preserve the traditional crafts of India." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"With over 35,000 pieces ranging from textiles to clay, the space is a welcoming community of artisans and art lovers." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The tastefully arranged Craft Museum offers an interesting insight into Indian crafts and rural arts and traditions." Full review
National Museum
National Museum
7 / 10
Janpath, New Delhi 110 011, India
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Showcases ancient, mainly Hindu, sculptures." Full review
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Be sure to pick up a brochure to help you navigate, and get the audio guide
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"There's plenty to keep history buffs... but impatient museum-goers should focus on the Indus Valley civilization gallery and the miniature collection." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Showcasing over 5,000 years of weapons, paintings, artifacts, jewelry, photography, and manuscripts, the National Museum is the largest in India." Full review
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Be sure to view the Tibetan Manuscripts, Thanjavur Paintings, and Tribal Lifestyles.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The National Museum of New Delhi is home to more than 2 million ancient artifacts"
New Delhi Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Offering a compelling if not always coherent snapshot of India’s last 5000 years, this museum is not overwhelmingly large, but full of splendours." Full review