The 10 Best Museums in India, India

December 18, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

India, officially the Republic of India (IAST: Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country (with over 1.2 billion people), and the most populous democracy in the world. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast. It shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast; and Myanmar and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.
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1. Khajuraho Temples

Khajuraho India
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5.0 based on 2,700 reviews

Khajuraho Temples

Magnificent temples built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D.

Reviewed By rambabuyarlagadda - Lafayette, United States

These temples especially the ones in the western group of temples are well preserved and are wonderful examples of the best temple architecture. One thing that is really unique in Khajuraho is that daily life in contemporary time is depicted beautifully in sculptures on the walls. Gives the best historical evidence of how liberated and equal partners women were to men in the Sanatana Dharma culture prior to Islamic invasions. One has to get over the superficial view of eroticism to get to the real meaning behind the sculptures and get the concept of transforming sexual energy into spiritual energy. A good guide with a spiritual understanding of the temple sculptures would be very helpful.

2. SOHAM Himalayan Centre

3-Mayfair Cottage Chamunda Peeth Temple Road, Big Bend, Bala Hisar, Mussoorie 248179 India +91 98979 79151 [email protected] http://www.explorehimalayas.org/
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5.0 based on 209 reviews

SOHAM Himalayan Centre

It preserves and promotes Uttarakhand Himalayan heritage, culture and ethnicity; and showcases Himalayan culture and tradition through Paintings, Murals, Sculptures, Artifacts and other art forms.

Reviewed By Anil-kumar-mishra

It's unique of it's kind , aricles of all aspects of Himalayan culture and it's heritagae had been collected and shown at one place , specially the collection of musical and kitchen aticles are worth observing ..... It is a hard work and vision of Sameer and Kavita which precipitated at "Soham " ..... Without visiting this place , your trip to Mussoorie is incomplete ... a must visit place ..... Congratulations and thanks to Sameer , Kavita and Yoshita for their hospitality ... ...

3. Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum

Shyamla Hills Rd, Near State Museum, Shymala Hills, Bhopal 462042 India +91 755 266 1948 [email protected] http://mptribalmuseum.com/index.html
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Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum

Reviewed By UdayRoman - Bhopal, India

Its and amazing experience to visit M P Tribal Musium. I interacted with the batch of Manipur and Naga Tribes. Saw their Art, Dance and the way they mingle with common people. They are very loving in nature and were overwhelmed visiting Bhopal. Surely visit the Musium. The M P Government has created a platform for remotest tribes to showcase their talent. Excellent indeed!

4. G.I.Q Jewellery

Baga Rd, Baga Beach, Baga 403516 India +91 832 228 1941 [email protected]
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G.I.Q Jewellery

Gold and silver jewellery in diamonds,all precious and Sami previous stones, jewellery made to order , ✋ knotted silk on silk and woollen carpets other handicrafts plus clothes made to measure.Articial jewellery etc .

5. Victoria Memorial Hall

1 Queen's Way, Kolkata (Calcutta) India +91 33 2223 1890 [email protected] http://www.victoriamemorial-cal.org/home/content/en
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4.5 based on 4,599 reviews

Victoria Memorial Hall

Reviewed By neelamlegal - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

A beautiful building built in the British era surrounded by endless green well maintained gardens interspersed with small water bodies will lift the hearts of everyone. The children can enjoy the endless gardens while the grown ups can add to the experience by visiting the museum. If u are visiting from another city make sure to keep a full day aside for a complete experience.

6. Salar Jung Museum

Salar Jung Road, Hyderabad 500002 India +91 40 2457 6443 http://www.salarjungmuseum.in/
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4.5 based on 2,803 reviews

Salar Jung Museum

Reviewed By 469daneshr

Salar Jung Museum is a collection or arts, artifacts, jewels from around the world. Salar Jung III was the Prime Minister of the Nizam of Hyderabad and his love for collecting artifacts is showcased in this museum. However, not all of his collections is displayed here. A few of the famous ones are Lord Vishnu sleeping on a serpent (made out of granite), The Veiled Rebecca (marble statue), The British Bracket Clock (a small toy comes out and hits the gong every hour), The Jade room, Double Statue of Mephistopheles & Margaretta (carved out of single piece of wood it has 2 distinct faces on either side). There are paintings by Raja Ravi Varma as well. It will take more than an entire day to visit all the rooms and look at all the artifacts. Atleast keep 2-3 hours aside to walk through the galleries. There is also a small souvenier shop on the ground floor. On a weekend the queues are long and try not to go on a public holiday as one cannot enjoy the artifacts in peace :) I have been to this museums multiple times and every time I lay my eyes on something new which I may have not looked at previously.

7. City Palace of Udaipur

Jagdish Temple Rd City Palace Complex, Udaipur 313001 India
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4.5 based on 9,172 reviews

City Palace of Udaipur

Reviewed By antaysh - Bulandshahr, India

The most magnificent palace i have ever seen what a beautiful palace is it whenever you visit Udaipur must visit city palace museum and enjoy bost ride with breathtaking view of lake pichola

8. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Jawahar Parvat, Darjeeling, Darjeeling 734101 India +91 354 225 4087 http://www.hmi-darjeeling.com/
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4.5 based on 1,330 reviews

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Reviewed By AnshuD41

A must visit place...history unfolds the mystery on how the first expedition to Everest and other Himalayan mountains were conquered... They will also show u movie...

9. British Residency

Lucknow India +91 98390 10166 http://asi.nic.in/asi_museums_lucknow.asp
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4.5 based on 529 reviews

British Residency

Reviewed By ReyanshTravellerLove - Kaithal, India

It was a living place for British general. Beautiful and well maintained. Banquet hall is the best place here

10. Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing

Chanwar Palkhiwalon-ki-Haveli Kheri Gate, Amber, Jaipur 302017 India +91 141 253 0226 [email protected] http://www.anokhi.com/museum/home.html
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Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing

A small textile museum dedicated to the ancient craft of hand block printing. Housed in a restored UNSECO award winning 400 year old building - well kept displays, good information, friendly staff, a printing & wood block carving craftsman demonstrating on site, clean toilets, an excellent small (fixed price) museum shop, & a cafe serving fresh organic coffee. A quiet haven - 10 min walk through the quaint old town of Amber. Please ensure that you have been taken to the correct location. We do not pay commission; some drivers or guides may try to take you elsewhere. Entry Price: rs.80 per adult | rs.50 concession | rs.25 for students and children | video camera entry additional rs.100

Reviewed By PKfamily

This museum is located close to Amer Fort and is excellent value for money (clean toilets too!). We looked at the exhibitions and then had a live demonstration of how to make a wooden block pattern to use as a print. We continued to another live demonstration of how to block print on fabric. We were able to have a go and were allowed to take our sampler piece away as a souvenir. A very quiet museum which is well worth a visit.

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