These Museums And Art Galleries in Delhi NCR Are Perfect To Visit This Weekend

Art, culture and history are some of the most important and interesting subjects when you are studying a country. India is very famous for its culturally diverse society where the culture varies within a few kilometres. The history is heart-touching and can make you realise about the profundity of the country’s base.

If you are someone who wishes to enrich their knowledge about the historical and cultural significance of our country, these museums and art galleries are a must-visit for you!

National Gallery of Modern Art

The National Gallery of Modern Art is an art gallery supported by the Ministry of Culture. It is one of the most mesmerising art places for an art lover. Here you can find works by famous artists like M.R. Acharekar, Arpana Caur, Thomas Daniell and Rabindranath Tagore. This is situated near India Gate. 

Gandhi Smriti

The father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi sacrificed his entire life for the freedom of this country, and Gandhi Smriti is how the country continues to honour him. This museum is situated in the Old Birla House on 5, Tees January Marg, New Delhi where his life ended. The museum has pictures from his epic life that will inspire you immensely.

National Crafts Museum

India is extremely renowned for its rich and diverse handicrafts. To celebrate this endangered art form, the National Crafts Museum exhibits many different handicraft and handloom artefacts. You can find a variety of handloom collections from different corners of India that will educate you about our culture-soaked society. This is situated near Pragati Maidan and Purana Qila.

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Gallery Escape

Established in the year 1989, Gallery Escape is the brainchild of Renu Modi. The art gallery was inspired by the legendary artist M F Hussain and her friend. Situated in New Delhi’s New Friends Colony, Gallery Escape exhibits beautiful and heartwarming paintings and sculptures that are surely going to entice all art lovers.

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Mirza Ghalib Museum

One of the least-known yet prominent museums of Delhi NCR is the Mirza Ghalib Museum (Interesting Museums in Delhi). The Ghalib Academy which was established in 1969 in memory of Urdu poet Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, has this hidden museum where you can experience his works and observe segments from his life. This is situated near Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah. 

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