Delhi is packed with museums for travelers to explore, such as the Crafts Museum in the Pragati Maidan area. The National Museum and the Gandhi National Museum are located close to the Rajghat. The National Museum is the biggest, grandest museum in Delhi, housing an extensive collection of excavated items, some from 2nd and 3rd century B.C. There are also artifacts from the Harrapa civilization, who are from the Indus valley. This museum also has traveling exhibits from time to time. (Tourist offices, hotels and the museum will provide tourists of information on the various exhibitions). The museum also offers a daily film in its auditorium.

Located in Chanakya Puri, the National Rail Museum displays old trains and locomotives from the time of steam. India is very proud of its progressive rail system, as it was one of first countries to have extensive railway lines in the 19 th century (India still relies on its rail system as a primary mode of transportation between cities). The museum also explains the history of railways in India.

The Nehru Museum and Planetorium was the old residence of India’s first Prime Minister, named Jawaharlal Nerhu. Thus, this museum is more of a memorial of this Prime Minister’s legacy. In the same site is the a planetarium which exhibits the accomplishments of the Indian Space program.  

The National Science Center, near Pragati Maidan, has a host of modern scientific exhibits and models. The Dara Shikoh Library is a well established archaeology museum. The Dolls museum exhibits different types of dolls, spiritual and otherwise, from various parts of India. Each doll reflects the region from which it comes. This museum is very popular for children and families. 

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