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National Museum Of Natural History, New Delhi , New Delhi
Historical, Heritage, Museums
Hindi, Punjabi, English
10AM–6PM
2 - 4 Hours
3m
About National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi
Ministry of Environment and Forests of India manages the National Museum of Natural History in New Delhi. Located on the Mandi House intersection, the museum was started in 1972. The museum’s focus is on India’s natural wealth. There are three separate galleries entirely dedicated to Ecology, Environment and History. There are enormous displays which help you to gain knowledge about resource conservation of forests, land, water and air. The museum is dedicated to environmental education and there is a great deal to learn here.
The museum’s website is: http://www.nmnh.nic.in/home.html
Museum Timings are:
Galleries:
Tuesday to Sunday
10.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M.
MONDAY CLOSED
Discovery Room & Activity Room:
Tuesday to Sunday
10.30 A.M. to 12.00 Noon and 2.30 P.M. to 3.30 P.M.
MONDAY CLOSED
NOTE: Museum also remains closed on these days:
26 January (Republic Day)
Holi
15 August (Independence Day)
Idu'l Fitr
2 October (Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday)
Dussehra
Diwali
Freedom to make your own trip!
What you want, when you want and how you want.
Places to Visit near National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi

Historical
Agrasen ki Baoli, Delhi
0.8 km from National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - See map
Supposedly a water temple this step well, believed to be built by the legendary ruler Agrasen, Agrasen ki Baoli is one of the ancient sites...
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Historical
Jantar Mantar, Delhi, Delhi
1.1 km from National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - See map
Constructed in 1724, Jantar Mantar’s sole purpose is to predict the astronomical movements and astrology. Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, is one among...
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Pilgrimage
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi
2.2 km from National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - See map
The most eminent Gurudwara for Sikhs, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is located in Connaught Palace area of Delhi. This Shrine is one among nine...
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Historical
National Museum, New Delhi, Delhi
2.6 km from National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - See map
Sandwiched between Janpath and Maulana Azad Road, National Museum of Delhi was established in 1949. One can come across arts and artefacts ranging...
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Historical
Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi
3 km from National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - See map
Connaught Place, named after the duke of Connaught, lies in the heart of Delhi. Originally designed to provide maximum shopping experience to the...
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Historical
Shankar's International Dolls Museum - Delhi, Delhi
3.1 km from National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - See map
The International Dolls Museum in Delhi was setup by Mr.K.Shankar Pillai, a famous political cartoonist in 1965. The Museum houses nearly 6000...
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Historical
India Gate, Delhi
3.3 km from National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - See map
India Gate stands at Rajpath near Connaught Gate, this war memorial stands to remember those souls who fell fighting for the British during World...
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Nature, Wildlife
Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park, Delhi
3.3 km from National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - See map
Located amidst of thriving urbane Delhi, National Zoological Park spreads over 176 acres. The plan to set up this zoo in New Delhi was formulated...
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Historical
Pragati Maidan, Delhi
3.3 km from National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - See map
A venue with 150 acres of exhibit area, Pragati Maidan is an important attraction in Delhi. Pragati Maidan is fringed by Bhairon Road on south and...
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Adventure, Historical
National Science Centre, Delhi
3.4 km from National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - See map
Situated close to Pragati Maidan, the National Science Center actually serves as headquarters of National Council of Science Museums. Wide range...
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Pilgrimage, Historical
Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Temple - Delhi), Delhi
3.6 km from National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - See map
Lakshmi Narayan Temple, otherwise known as “Birla Mandir” was built from 1933 -1939 by Father – Son Duo Baldeo Birla and Jugal Kishore Birla...
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Historical
Purana Qila - Delhi, Delhi
3.7 km from National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - See map
Sprawling on the banks of Yamuna River, constructed by Humayun and Sher Shah in 15th century, the Old fort majestically stands today as an...
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