Locate 10 famous museums in the map of India? (dont ans. if u dont know)
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Here are 10 of the most popular museums from across the country.
National Museum, Delhi. ...
Indian Museum, Kolkata. ...
Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad. ...
The Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai. ...
Government Museum, Chennai. ...
National Rail Museum, Delhi. ...
Calico Museum of Textiles, Ahmedabad. ...
Shankar's International Dolls Museum, Delhi.
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National Museum, Delhi
National Museum in Delhi
Established in 1949, the National Museum of India in New Delhi is home to an impressive collection of displays and exhibits. The displays chronicle the history of India right from the days of the Mohenjodaro and Harappan civilizations to modern times. On display are relics dating back to the Vedic civilization, the personal effects of Gautama Buddha, arms and weapons used by Indian kings over the centuries (including an elephant’s armour), art work, woodcarvings, textiles, musical instruments, and sculptures. A tour of the museum promises to be a fantastic experience. This is also one of the most visited museums in the country.
Indian Museum, Kolkata
Indian Museum in Kolkata
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The Indian Museum was established in 1814 by the Asiatic Society. At the time, Calcutta was the capital of British India and remained the seat of political and cultural development for a century. No wonder, the Indian Museum is the oldest museum in south-east Asia and the largest in the country. The is divided into six sections with a total of thirty five galleries. The artifacts and displays are classified into Archaeology, Art, Anthropology, Botany, Geology, and Zoology. The archaeology section is one of the most fascinating sections of the museum with splendid displays including an Egyptian mummy. The coins gallery, musical instrument gallery, Mughal painting gallery, mask gallery, and the Palaeo-anthropology gallery remain favorites with the visitors.
Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad
The Salar Jung Museum of Hyderabad is probably one of the best-known in the country. The museum was established in 1951 at the palace of Nawab Mir Yousuf Khan, popularly known as Salar Jung III. The museum houses a collection of over 1.1 million artefacts and art pieces – all personally collected by Salar Jung III himself. One of the best collections here is the Clock Room – a gallery of clocks and timekeeping devices from across the world from historical times. The Quran Collection here is also impressive. Do not miss out on the antiques from the Mughal period. Aurangzeb’s daggers, Tipu Sultan’s wardrobe, Mughal sculptures and art work, and the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma are part of the astounding collection of Salar Jung.
The Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai
Despite being renamed Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalaya, this museum is still called the Prince of Wales Museum. The museum was set up in 1922 to commemorate the Prince’s visit to India. Among the exhibits here are some ancient relics from the Indus Valley Civilization, some magnificent sculptures from the middle ages, artwork and miniature paintings, pottery and porcelain ware, and a fine display of ancient Indian weapons of war. The domed structure in which the museum is located is a beautiful blend of Hindu, Islamic, and British architecture and was designed by George Witte.
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