← National Museum, New Delhi

The National Museum, New Delhi, established in 1949, is one of India’s premier cultural institutions, housing a vast collection of over 200,000 artifacts that span more than 5,000 years of Indian history. It showcases a rich array of archaeological, artistic, and literary treasures, including manuscripts, sculptures, paintings, textiles, coins, and decorative arts from across India. Among its notable holdings are ancient manuscripts in Sanskrit, Persian, and regional languages, providing invaluable insight into India’s literary and scholarly heritage. The museum also hosts special exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events, making it a key center for preserving and promoting India’s diverse historical and literary traditions.