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- ALRUWAILIRiyadh, Saudi Arabia1,849 contributionsA beautiful and spacious garden, worth a visit. Entry is free, just register your name in the visitors' book. There is also a museum nearby.Written 23 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ALRUWAILIRiyadh, Saudi Arabia1,849 contributionsA beautiful museum that tells stories and days from the life of the great Indian Gandhi. Entry is free. It witnesses many groups visiting and watching, especially students.Written 23 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dishika12New Delhi, India20 contributionsMindblowing trip, people with an interest in History must advise to visit during their visit to New Delhi. Advised to carry a water bottle and a small handbag only. The museum organizes many exhibitions and provides free guides. you can watch dancing girl, Buddha relics, and many other antiquities.Written 24 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LolaGo1Washington DC, DC6,624 contributionsI was not planning of visiting this museum, but my hired driver erroneously took me here. Entrance here is FREE.
There are many photographs and memorabilia on display at the museum. I spent time reading the explanations of these items and in doing so, felt like I now know more about her contributions to India and world peace. Also on display were the clothings she was wearing when she was killed.
Memorial to her son: Also on display at this museum are photographs and other stuffs related to her son who also became elected as India’s Prime Minister. Like her, this son was also assasinated. What a tragedy!Written 5 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Urvashi JNew Delhi, India122 contributionsInteresting galleries. But I feel that the place has a lot more potential and space, they could do much more. The exhibition that was on when I visited was Vayaan, very well curated. It would be lovely to see many more like that.Written 14 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- johnsonrheniuslucknow134 contributionsA must visit for children to get educated on the various types of train. There is also a toy train ride.
Children will enjoy as there is information on every aspect of train operation like signalling etcWritten 4 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Shivraj SaxenaIndia49 contributionsThis place boasts a fine collection of Indian art, featuring works from renowned painters and historic pieces that depict ancient Indian lifestyles. The display is nicely organized, but it would be even better with QR codes for more detailed information on each exhibit.Written 14 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Madhulika LNoida, India6,729 contributionsIn the decade between 1724 and 1734, Sawai Raja Jai Singh of Amber (in Rajasthan) built a series of huge observatories across the North Indian plains. A keen astronomer, Jai Singh had studied astronomy from the point of view of Islamic, Hindu and European methods, and his construction of these observatories (all of them called ‘Jantar Mantar’, a corruption of ‘yantra-mantra’, referring to instruments and formulae) was another step in celebrating his passion for astronomy.
Jai Singh built his Jantar Mantar observatories in Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, Delhi and Mathura; the first of these was this one, built in Delhi. It consists of several huge astronomical instruments, in the form of a large masonry structures placed around a park. From the main gate, the first is the Misra Yantra (‘composite instruments’, several instruments in one), a heart-shaped structure which was the emblem of the 1982 Asian Games; the Samrat Yantra (an equinoctial dial, a soaring staircase with two arcs rising on either side of it); the Ram Yantra (shaped rather like the Coliseum in Rome, and used to measure the altitude of the stars); and the Jaiprakash Yantra (a bowl-shaped structure that shows the sun’s position at the time of the spring and autumn equinoxes).
While the structures are well-maintained, given that this is actually a highly specialized technological site, better explanations are needed than the fairly basic text on the plaques beside each instrument. These, right now, have the sort of explanations that would not make much sense to the average lay person.
Still, an interesting place to visit, and the structures are very impressive.
Children below 15 can enter Jantar Mantar free. Adults pay Rs 25 (if Indian) or Rs 200 (if foreign).Written 1 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Navigator335152691191 contributionSanjeev ji is one the best guide he is a excellent narrator who created interest in the heritage explained each and every thing so smoothly museum has a huge collection of artifacts, paintings, sculptures, and coins, and that the president picture gallery and the APJ abdul kalam paintings sections are outstanding. I recommend each and everyone to visit museum with himWritten 1 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Siddharth SPittsburgh, PA3 contributionsOverall a decent experience! You don't only experience science, but also get a good dose of history here. Shows are ok.
A few science experiments weren't functional but a good place to hang out especially if you have young children.Written 21 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Madhulika LNoida, India6,729 contributionsThe Sulabh International Museum of Toilets is part of the organization's institute of sanitation. Surrounded by green gardens (it's very fertile, and you can guess why - these plants get some of the best manure in town!), the museum is free for visitors. You can visit any day of the week; they're open most days from 10 to 6, on Sundays and other holidays from 10 to 5.
There are two parts to the museum: an outdoor area and an indoor one. The outdoor one is devoted to Sulabh's work of setting up cheap, eco-friendly toilets that are accessible to all. Under an outdoor covered stretch, there are lots of different models of toilets, for different capacities, and showing the working of different types of cess pits, and so on. In the adjoining gardens, there are three statues symbolizing the work of Sulabh: of Gandhiji, Dr Ambedkar, and Dalit woman.
The most informative part of the museum is indoors, where, across one medium-sized room, there is crammed tons of information about toilets, hygiene and sanitation, and related aspects. There are framed sections of abundant text about everything from historical toilets (in Harappa, Babylon, Rome, medieval Europe, the forts of India, etc) to toilet etiquette in ancient India, to the norms about peeing and pooping in public, disposal of waste, and so on. There are astounding (and hilarious) anecdotes; inventions and innovations through the ages; toilet humour; crazy news (one about a gem-encrusted toilet seat Jennifer Lopez used to lug around as her own private porta-potty); and much, much more. There are models, of discreetly concealed old commodes, disguised as grand chairs or stacks of leather-bound books; of various types of toilets and disposal systems. There are even actual commodes, such as an incinerator, a tent-compatible toilet, a porta-potty, and so on.
The text is well-written, the exhibits carefully curated and very informative. The problem is that it's not very thoughtfully arranged; most of the text is in the form of framed sections, the paper all yellowed, the images faded. Sometimes the text is hung too high to be easily visible, and some of it is just too much text, without much relief.
But, despite those drawbacks, still an amazingly interesting museum. To understand the entire history of toilets and sanitation around the world, this is the place to come.Written 1 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - aditya s10 contributionsIt has a small museum with space suit and sarellite model. History of space explorqtuon8 to tickle young minds. 3D show is reasonably good experience.
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Reach half an hour beforehand and not much in advance since there is not much to do apart from show.
PM sangrahalaya museum is just besides planetarium. Plan your day such that you can do both on same day if possible.Written 26 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SAROJ8585Bokaro Steel City, India1,511 contributionsThe indian air force museum is located at the Palam air force station.It stores the rich history of Indian air force.In this museum photographs of brave officers are displayed .many war aircrafts are also kept here.Written 4 June 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Road579131243956 contributionsKiran Nadar is one of the most famous museum of art in Delhi to explore the contemporary and modern art through digital and traditional displays. The collection here is diverse and is based on different topics that change in 3-4 months. Here the art displayed through digital means is totally outstanding. The screens are set up in a format that the viewers can view many art elements. The most convenient fact about this museum is that the entry her is free of cost. Many workshops and events are organized here for students and young adults and also for kids sometimes. For instance once the museum displayed the artworks of Van Gogh which attracted several eyes through the digital screen displays in many innovative ways.Written 16 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dream075429099381 contributionA hidden gem in Delhi. A must visit place....away the hustle bustle of the city. Amazing collection of artefacts ...very well maintained.Written 21 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
