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- Mike XChicago, IL4,006 contributionsIf you're an Indira Gandhi superfan like me, you'll enjoy all the newspaper articles chronicling her political career. There are also a ton of pictures of her, Jawaharlal and the rest of the family. There are also rooms dedicated to Rajiv Gandhi. You can also see the place where she was last stood. Not much on the Emergency however. You can then walk over to the prime minister's museum when you're done for a double dose of Indira!Written 6 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tour070446195951 contributionThe view was so amazing we took so many photos and enjoyed there a lot everything were so good. I really want to visit againWritten 21 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- the rNew Delhi, India2 contributionsOne of the best-kept secrets old Delhi. It is closed on Mondays and open from 1030am till 5pm. You get a real feel of the old town, hidden in the maze of lanes this 150+ year-old mansion was the place where Mirza Ghalib lived during the last phase of his life. Few artifacts are mesmerizing and transport you back to the grand Mughal eraWritten 14 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aryan J1 contributionWhile exploring Old Delhi, I stumbled upon Kathika Cultural Centre, and it was the highlight of my day. This haveli beautifully blends traditional architecture with modern design, creating a space that feels both timeless and vibrant. The intricate woodwork and historic charm are perfectly balanced with contemporary touches, making it a true reflection of Old Delhi's rich heritage and modern creativity.
Kudos to Mr. Atul Khanna, the curator, whose passion for restoring these havelis shines through in every detail. His work brings new life to the building, offering a unique cultural experience. If you’re in Old Delhi, Kathika is definitely worth a visit!Written 11 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - rohinimajithiaNew Delhi, India66 contributionsBrilliant Museum! Very well maintained and the flow of footfall very well organised that it never felt crowded. Excellent matter to view, read about and the VR experience was great. Felt even more Patriotic after a visit to this place.Written 11 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bharat GJammu City, India282 contributionsIn this sangharlya we see the life history of of every Prime minister of India since independence. Their achievements during their respective tenure
Some add on option are there on cash payment at the main counter ie selfi with PM, Helicopter ride showing achievement in Honble PM Mr Modi. All are worth seeingWritten 26 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Madhulika LNoida, India6,850 contributionsThe zenana, the women’s quarters at the Red Fort, spread over several palaces and contained many hundreds of ladies who were related to the Emperor: not just wives and concubines, but also other women who were under his protection, including aunts, cousins, daughters, nieces and so on, along with their hundreds of servants, maids, women soldiers, and so on. One of the palaces of the zenana that still survives is the Mumtaz Mahal, marked by scalloped arches with some remnants of paint work on the insides of the arches.
Till some years back, the Mumtaz Mahal—its four sides then closed off by thick white-painted wooden walls—had housed a small museum. This has since been removed, and with it have gone the outer walls too. You can now see the palace as it might once have been, though of course without the decorations, drapes and more.Written 1 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - macedonboyGlasgow, UK1,86,155 contributionsThe National Charkha Museum is a museum exhibiting the history and evolution of humble spinning wheel, the Charkha. The museum is housed in the garden area in the middle of Connaught Place. The building itself is a one roomed Neoclassical building that completely white. I understand that the Charkha was important tool that Gandhi thought would be a point of national rejuvenation for India. The exhibits are beautifully exhibited, but there’s not much information and to be honest, I actually didn’t learn very much.
The two steel sculptures on the grounds of the were more interesting. One is a lion made up of charkha wheels, the order a giant sculpture of a charkha wheel. The entrance fee for the museum is basically pocket change, so plus one star for that.Written 29 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - arpitamGurugram (Gurgaon), India1,074 contributionsDr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam needs no introduction and so does his memorial needs no recommendation. One should pay visit (a way of paying homage) to our great leader and inspiration for the Indians. The place is very well maintained although there is no entry fee. Backpacks and camera are not allowed inside, but one can carry mobile which has to be switched off. The memorial is very organized with hundreds of photographs framed and walled depicting the work of the great leader and scientist. It also houses his personal belongings and showcases the last baggage he carried to IIT Shillong.
Just one suggestion; all the photographs displayed here are having historical significance; so those really need appropriate captions for the visitors to comprehend.Written 25 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Madhulika LNoida, India6,850 contributionsThis is one of four museums that have been opened in the Red Fort grounds recently in the former British barracks that dominate the fort. The Museum of 1857, as its name indicates, focuses on educating visitors about the uprising of 1857. Spread across several floors, the galleries cover interesting aspects of the uprising, from its causes to its spread, the way it was planned (with fascinating insights on how chapatis, red lotuses, tree bark and more were used to convey secret messages), how it played out, and how it was suppressed. The text and images are well-arranged: just enough text to explain, lots of large, interesting photographs, paintings, maps and more.
There are separate galleries on how the uprising played out in different parts of India: in Lucknow/Awadh, for example; or the Ajnala massacre (a particularly brutal instance of how the British put down those who had revolted). There’s one gallery devoted completely to the uprising in Delhi, and this—besides the usual text and images—also has some artefacts, most of them belonging to the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah ‘Zafar’: a brocade robe, a pen holder, a powder horn, and so on.
In order to be able to visit the museums within the fort, you need to buy a ‘monuments + museums’ ticket at the ticket counter: for foreigners, this costs Rs 950; Indians pay Rs 80. If you want to visit more than one museum, keep your ticket safe; you’ll need to show it at each museum you want to enter.Written 1 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Prasanna NNew Delhi, India105 contributionsThe Humayun heritage site is a three piece historical masterpiece. They are the Humayun Tomb complex, Sundar Nursery, and the Sunken Museum.
The Sundar Nursery is a naturalist's delight with artistically manicured gardens.
The Tomb complex houses a plethora of mausoleums in honour of various Mughal rulers. The Tomb of Humayun is its centerpiece. The octagonal structure is the forerunner to Taj Mahal. It has a verdant garden surrounding it.
The Sunken Museum, though as recent as Jul 2024, is a congregation of rare, never seen before ancient Mughal artifacts from the times of Babur to Bahadur Shah II. It traces the more than 200-year Mughal history through pictures, artifacts, life-size models,
3 D digital videos, and a 270-degree view theatre. The place is six meters below ground with paths connecting it to the nursery and mausoleum complex.
Tickets to this veritable masterpiece need to be procured separately with 50 Rs each for the three structures.
A recommended time to visit during summers is to go to the covered museum first in the afternoon, spend two to three hours, and then explore the open spaces of the nursery and mausoleum. Any time in winter is fine. The museum is closed on Mondays while the other two structures are open on all days.
An entire afternoon and evening is recommended to do justice to this marvel.Written 28 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Madhulika LNoida, India6,850 contributionsOn April 13th, 1919, more than a thousand people—men, women and children included—had gathered at Amritsar’s Jallianwala Bagh to protest against the oppressive Rowlatt Act, recently passed by the British to clamp down on anti-Raj activities in India. To disperse the crowd, a contingent was sent in under General Dyer, who ordered his men to open fire. More than 1,500 people were injured; hundreds died, many of them by jumping into the well in the garden in an attempt to dodge the bullets.
While Jallianwala Bagh marks this massacre, the newly-opened Yaad-e-Jallian (‘Memory of Jallian’) Museum in the Red Fort provides more context for the event. The museum is spread over several galleries, and though it’s not huge, there’s plenty of interesting stuff here, in the form of text (not too much, just enough to inform) in English and Hindi, as well as lots of images: photographs and so on. A large section is devoted to the backdrop: how India was suffering under the British, and how (especially) Punjabis had been sent to fight for Britain in the First World War (in fact, the insights into their experiences in the war, including ‘anthropological studies’ of Indian POWs by Germans; letters in Gurmukhi; photographs etc, are among the most poignant of the exhibits here).
Well worth seeing. The museum also has a small replica of the memorial at Jallianwala Bagh.Written 1 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TripFictionNewcastle upon Tyne, UK613 contributionsWe made our way to this Museum, having read about it on the internet. It is full of personal accounts and lays out the process of Partition and the trauma associated with it in a simple way.
Our guide hadn't heard of it, another guide assumed it was part of the bigger museum in the city but we pressed on and eventually found our way here. There was only one other visitor and given the website said there was a cap on visitor numbers per day, we almost bottled it. But just show up and enter. There is a better known museum in Amritsar, I believeWritten 4 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Madhulika LNoida, India6,850 contributionsOpened a few months back, the Humayun Museum is situated next to the parking lot abutting Sunder Nursery. The museum can be approached both from its own entrance, as well as from within Sunder Nursery (though, in the latter case, you need to have a valid ticket for both Sunder Nursery as well as the museum). The museum’s own ticket counter sells tickets either individually for the three nearest attractions (the museum, the nursery, and Humayun’s Tomb) or as packages: you can buy a ticket for two of the attractions, for example, or for all three. We were here for only the museum; it cost us (Indians) Rs 50 per adult, and Rs 25 for a child up to 12 years. Remember to retain your ticket; you’ll be asked for it even when you’re leaving.
The museum lies underground. From the ticket counter, you walk through the gate and down a series of ramps (there is an elevator too) and to the vast halls underground where a series of galleries showcase not just Humayun, his life and times, but much more: the history of Delhi, a timeline of the Mughals, Mughal artefacts, etc. There are stunningly crafted models of the historic buildings around, including Humayun’s Tomb, the entire Nizamuddin Dargah Complex (and subsidiary buildings, like Chaunsath Khamba, Atgah Khan’s Tomb, and so on), as well as a fabulous replica of the mother-of-pearl canopy at Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya’s dargah. Replicas of parts of major buildings are here: a dado from Sher Mandal; the drum of the dome at Humayun’s Tomb. There are interesting insights into the symbolism of six-pointed stars; the making of coloured tiles (an engrossing video about how these were replicated also plays); and details about long-collapsed buildings made by Humayun.
Among the other fascinating artefacts here are Bahadur Shah Zafar’s throne; a dagger that belonged to Shah Tahmasp of Iran; and copies of the Ain-e-Akbari and Humayunnama, among various other priceless manuscripts, artworks, weapons, porcelain, Shia religious artefacts, and more.
At least an hour and a half is needed to appreciate this museum the way it’s needed. A very well-organized, well-curated collection, beautifully arranged and with just the right mix of text, graphics, digital inputs, and artefacts. Definitely one of Delhi’s finest museums.Written 31 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - neha763368 contributionsThis place is related to theatre. All about theatre items are kept as art in this museum or gallery.Written 29 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
