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7 Exciting Museums in India for a Fun Day out with Your Kids

Namrata Dhingra

Last updated: Nov 11, 2019

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Commonly associated with relics and facts, museums are generally not the preferred choice of outing for kids. However, it’s time to change that notion!

Here is a list of 7 museums in India that are sure to interest kids with their exclusive and delightful collection, thereby contributing to a fun learning experience.

So take your kid and have a great time!

1. Dolls Museum, Delhi

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Dolls being a favourite of every child, Shankar’s International Dolls Museum is a delight to visit. Its huge assortment of exhibits from all over the world, make for an enjoyable and charming experience for kids. Starting with only a thousand dolls at the time of inauguration, the museum now exhibits over 6000 dolls from 85 countries. It is divided into 2 sections, one with exhibits from Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand, and the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the other from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

With meticulously designed physical features and authentic costumes and jewellery, these dolls provide an impeccable insight into their country of origin.

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2. Sudha Cars Museum, Hyderabad

Step into a world of wacky and unique vehicles! The Sudha Cars Museum exhibits cars in almost every shape and size one can think of. From commercial vehicles, vintage cars, royal trams, and racing cars, to cars resembling everyday objects, this museum is a must-see. Imagine driving a car in the shape of a shoe, a handbag, a lipstick, a ball or a dining table- you’ll find them all here.

This extraordinary and remarkable car museum is a dreamland for kids. It is sure to amaze every visitor by its exclusive designs, with the world’s largest tricycle and India’s smallest train also on display. What’s more, there is a section on innovative bikes as well. Open on all days, the Sudha Cars Museum is enjoyed by people of all ages, especially kids- inspiring them to innovate and create.

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3. Jawahar Toy Museum, Pondicherry

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A great place for a kids day out in Pondicherry, the Jawahar Toy Museum has a fascinating collection of dolls, toys, and puppets on display. These exhibits have been collected from all over the country, and are carefully labelled for an enjoyable learning experience. The dolls are dressed in traditional costumes, representing different cultures and regions of India, and are beautifully made and decorated, showcasing an excellent level of artistry.

One of the main highlights of the museum is a small fairyland on display, with a tiny puppet of Lord Ganesha. With its unique collection of toys and dolls, this museum is sure to mesmerize children of all ages, educating them about the rich cultural diversity of India.

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4. National Rail Museum, Delhi

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A paradise for train buffs, the National Rail Museum displays a fabulous collection of Indian Rail exhibits. Kids are sure to love the standing and working locomotives in the vast outside area, the historical photographs, memoirs, antique railway furniture, signaling equipment, and interactive exhibits in the indoor gallery. Among the royal coaches on display are the Prince of Wales Saloon, the Maharaja of Mysore’s Saloon, and the Maharaja of Baroda’s saloon. Peep through their windows for magnificent and elegant interiors of the imperial trains of those times.

The Fairy queen, considered to be the best-preserved steam locomotive engine of her age, is the main highlight of the museum. Add to that the Rails restaurant, a must try for its unique food serving train. Also, while here, do enjoy a ride in the toy train and monorail, and experience 3D and simulator rail activities.

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5. Patang Kite Museum, Ahmedabad

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Popular for its Kite Festival, the city of Ahmedabad also has a museum dedicated to kites. This exclusive and varied collection of kites is sure to appeal to every child. There are kites of different shapes, sizes, material, designs and colours, contributing to a unique and delightful display.

From hexagonal Japanese kites, and those measuring 22 feet in size, to kites depicting the state’s popular garba dance, and those with mirror work or block prints- there is a huge variety in store. A kite made of 400 pieces of paper is the main highlight of this museum. In addition to this wonderful display, the museum also showcases the evolution of kites in different countries, through old photographs and memoirs.

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6. Indian Museum, Kolkata

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With its remarkable and diverse collection of exhibits, the Indian Museum in Kolkata is a must-see for children of all ages. It comprises of six sections, displaying cultural and scientific artefacts from India and abroad. Catering to multiple disciplines and rare finds, this museum displays ancient art, archaeological finds, antique collections, and geological, zoological and botanical objects. Of these, the most extraordinary finds on display are Indus Valley artefacts, fossil skeletons of prehistoric animals, Buddha’s ashes, a collection of meteors, Shah Jahan’s emerald goblet, and an Egyptian mummy.

Being the largest multi-purpose museum in the Asia-Pacific region, this museum is sure to interest kids with its widespread display of cultural and natural heritage. Check their website for upcoming events, exhibitions, and workshops for children.

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7. The Naval Aviation Museum, Goa

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Head to the Naval Aviation Museum for a one-of-a-kind experience for kids. This museum is sure to bring them closer to India’s Naval Aviation heritage, promising a fun and educative afternoon. The vast outdoor area showcases vintage and serving navy aircrafts and their engines, some of them dating back to before the World Wars. The two-storyed indoor gallery displays pictures and records of India’s Naval Aviation history, models of its aircraft carriers, and separate sections on military weapons, sensors, uniforms, and battles undertaken over the years. One of the halls has the ambience of an aircraft carrier, making one feel as if on board the INS Viraat.

The simulator here offers a first-hand experience of a fighter plane cockpit, and is a huge hit among kids. Complete your visit at the museum with a short movie on India’s naval aviation history at the mini theatre.

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Namrata Dhingra

A passionate painter, Namrata keeps her inner artist alive by creating hand painted personalised products. Travelling, reading and dancing are her other love interests.

Comments

Mohit Ochani | on 20 October 2018

Nice blog and all places listed above are great. But here I want to mention Red Carpet Museum in Mumbai which is popular for its Wax Statues collection of famous celebrities and famous personalities. Kids as well as people will likes to pose with those celebrities. So I would suggest this place for visiting with kids.