The National Museum in New Delhi is a museum that has the largest display collection in India.
The items range from a children’s toy from Mohenjodaro, which was a city in the Indus Valley Civilization era.
If you like paintings, look no further because the National Museum of New Delhi has many Mughal miniature paintings, once of which is presented below. It depicts the Battle of Panipat and was probably completed around 1598.
The National Museum has an endless array of sculptures. The one below is one example of the type of sculpture you can expect to see in this Museum. It depicts the Head of Buddha.
You probably won’t find a better collection of religious art than in the National Museum in New Delhi. This sculpture below is a depiction of Lord Shiva dancing.
If you’re interested in military memorabilia, you’ll like the National Museum’s collection of armor. The picture below is a shield that was found in Northern India and was most likely forged in the 1730s.
It’s always interesting to see how the coinage changes from different periods of Indian history. The coins below are coins from Shah Jahan’s Empire.
You won’t find any finer pieces of embroidery than in the National Museum of New Delhi. Can you just imagine how long it took to make this piece? It’s rare to find any handmade clothing today, but there once was a time when people sewed and stitched each piece of fabric together to make a piece of clothing!
There’s so much to see and new exhibitions arrive regularly, so don’t miss the chance to go the National Museum of New Delhi!

















