National Museum

Save
Top 1% of attractions in New Delhi
7 / 10

5 expert reviews

“Showcasing over 5,000 years of weapons, paintings, artifacts, jewelry, photography, and manuscripts, the National Museum is the largest in India.”

– Afar Magazine

Fodor's Fodor's
"Showcases ancient, mainly Hindu, sculptures." Full review
i
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
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