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Top 50 Museums in The World
A country known for its vast heritage, culture, traditions and history, India has a lot to offer to the tourists. Learn about India extensively and visit these top museums of India.
1Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur
The Oldest Museum of Rajasthan
Nestled away in the Ram Niwas Garden, the Albert Hall Museum was built in the year1876. Initially envisioned as a concert, its architecture resembles the Victoria and Albert Hall Museum in London and was hence named so. The lovely museum houses many artefacts and stands as a fine example of the Indo-Saracenic architecture.
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2Alwar Museum, Neemrana
A Treasure Trove of History
Located about two hours from Neemrana, the Alwar Museum is set in the City Palace and holds an extensive collection of scriptures and artefacts, spread across three halls.
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3Samudrika Naval Marine Museum, Port Blair
Colourful Marine Museum
In an effort to preserve and promote marine life, the Samudrika Naval Marine Museum has a large collection of corals, seashells, fishes and different species of sea animals.
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4Arakkal Museum, Kannur
Home to the Once Royal Family of Kerala - Arakkal Ali Raja
Kerala has been home to many kings and rulers, with the Arakkal Ali being one of the prominent rulers here. The Arakkal Museum still owned by the Arakkal Trust, pays homage to this reign of the only Muslim royal family of Kerala, preserving artefacts and heirlooms of the ancestors.
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5Acropolis Museum, Athens
Greek Archaeological Museum
The Acropolis Museum is a chic facility that holds eminent collections of ancient Greek art and heritage. It was completed in 2009 and sits below the Acropolis hilltop.
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6Auto World Vintage Car Museum, Ahmedabad
A Vintage Car Museum
Built by the car enthusiast Shri Pranlal Bhogilal Patel, the museum houses an impressive collection of vintage cars and antique vehicles such as Bentley, Lagonda, Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Mercedes and Auburns.
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7Bihar Museum, Patna
Historic Artefacts from the State
One of the largest museums in South Asia, the Bihar Museum has on display an impressive number of artefacts from ancient as well as modern times.
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8British Museum, London
Admire the Antiquities
One of the worlds greatest museums, the British Museum houses approximately 8 million objects of human history and the vast cultures of the world.
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9Coffee Museum, Araku Valley
Coffee Lovers Paradise
The unique museum houses an upmarket coffee house that serves world-class coffee, chocolates, sandwiches, brownies, etc. You can choose from 60 varieties of coffee and 600 varieties of chocolates.
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10Corbett Museum, Jim Corbett
For Peeking into History
Located in Kaladhungi, Corbett Museum is originally the bungalow of Jim Corbett himself. You can see some rare photographs, his personal belongings, guns, antiques and letters here.
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11Diu Museum, Diu
Unmissable Spot
The Diu Museum was set up in the St. Thomas Church which was built in 1598 and is adorned with worn-out portraits and paintings belonging to the Portuguese.
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12Johnnie's Wax Museum, Shimla
Features Celebrities' Wax Statues
Gurgaon-based BM Brothers have designed this whole museum along the Willow Bank Estate. The Museum houses some 16-odd wax statues that are made in London.
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13Dubai Museum, Dubai
Historical Fort Museum
Within the Al Fahidi Fort is the Dubai Museum that offers an insight into the history of the United Arab Emirates, and houses precious artefacts and antiques.
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14Forest Museum, Kurseong
Nature Lovers' Paradise
An eco-tourist destination, the Forest Museum sits pretty on a hill and offers sweeping views of Kurseong acclaimed greenery.
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15Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai
Historic Gandhi Museum
The Gandhi Memorial Museum depicts the life of Mahatma Gandhi through rare photographs, paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, personal effects and letters including one written to Adolf Hitler.
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16GD Naidu Museum, Coimbatore
An Automobile Heritage
Built in remembrance of GD Naidu, automobile enthusiast, prominent industrialist and philanthropist in Coimbatore, this museum hosts a range of vintage and unique cars collected from all over the world.
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17Hill Palace Museum, Cochin
An Ethno-Archaeological Museum
Spread across 54 acres and comprising 49 traditional Kerala style buildings, Hill Palace Museum was the official residence of Kochi's Maharaja and the very first heritage museum in Kerala.
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18Himachal State Museum, Shimla
An ideal place for art lovers and experience seekers
Learn about the glorious past of Shimla at the Himachal State Museum. One of the top attractions of Shimla, the Himachal State Museum is known for its cultural significance and is an ideal place to know about the vast history related to the Queen of Hills. The museum was once the residence of Lord William Beresford, a military secretary of Lord Bentick. The major highlight of the museum is that it is divided into 5 main galleries, which are categorised as Pre-Historic, Woodcarving, Wall painting, Archaeology and Numismatic Gallery. One can find a wide variety of heritage paintings, photographs, sculptures, and coins here.
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19India Seashell Museum, Mahabalipuram
Unique Marine Museum
The largest museum of its kind in the country, India Seashell Museum houses over 40,000 specimens of rare and unique seashells, fossils, shark teeth and whale fins.
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20Indian Museum, Kolkata
Treasure-trove of Indian History
Located in the New Market area, this museum showcases many rare collections of paintings, artefacts, artworks, fossils and antiques. It is the ninth oldest museum in the world and is popularly called Jadughar'.
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21Indian Naval Aviation Museum, Goa
The Story of the Indian Navy
The Naval Aviation Museum located in Goas Mormugao happens to be one of the two naval aviation museums in India. This marvel was established in 1998 to showcase the significance, functioning, and evolution of the Indian Naval Air Arm.
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22Kutch Museum, Rann of Kutch
An Iconic Heritage Site
Featuring Gothic architecture, this museum located opposite the Hamirsar Lake is one of the oldest museums in Gujarat, and gives an insight into its fascinating tribal history.
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23Louvre Museum, Paris
A Historic Landmark and the Worlds Most Visited Museum
With a group tour of the Louvre Museum, get rewarded with an experience of the art and culture through the ages. Walk through the history lane by exploring and viewing paintings and architecture from 450 BC to the 19th century. The Mona Lisa hanging behind the bulletproof glass in the gallery is another eminent attraction of this distinguished place.
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24Madame Tussauds Museum, Delhi
Celebrity Wax Museum
Madame Tussauds is a famous international museum that showcases wax figurines of popular personalities from different fields. Located near the Regal Theatre in Connaugh Place, this is the twenty third Tussauds location in the world.
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25Maharana Pratap Museum Haldighati, Udaipur
Museum exhibiting Maharana Prataps great acts of valour
Maharana Pratap Museum is a museum located in Haldighati. The museum is known for its antiques, and light-sound show along with tales related to the great Battle of Haldighati fought in 1576.
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26Manipal Museum of Anatomy & Pathology, Udupi
Supporting Local Artisans
The biggest pathology museum in Asia, Manipal Museum of Anatomy & Pathology showcases human and animal anatomy including the skull of an elephant and King Cobra skeleton.
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27Mathura Museum, Mathura
An Archaeological Storehouse
Constructed in 1874, this government museum has a fine collection of art, paintings, transcripts and ancient pottery dating back to the 3rd century.
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28Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
A Tour of the Met
The Met was founded in the year 1870, becoming one of the most popular museums in the country. The permanent collection includes two million works of art that span across 5000-year-old period.
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29Mizoram State Museum, Aizawl
Famous Ethnographic Museum
Located close to the Zarkawt Traffic Point, the Mizoram State Museum in Aizawl offers a glimpse into the history and culture of this north-eastern Indian state.
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30Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo
Reservoir of Cairos Islamic History
Overlooking Cairo, this two-storeyed museum designed by an Italian architect called Alfonso Manescalo in neo-Mamluk style, was completed in the year 1902. It was partially demolished in the 1970s and again in 2014 but has subsequently been renovated.
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31Nagaland State Museum, Kohima
A Display of Rich Naga Traditions
Located to the north of the city, the state museum was established in 1970 and exhibits the unique Nagaland Heritage with articles of various tribes. The museum houses a rare collection of 16 tribes, which inhabit the state.
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32National Museum, Kuala Lumpur
Historical Malaysian Museum
The three-storey National Museum details thecultural and historical heritage of Malaysia through ethnology and natural history displays comprising a collection of weapons, costumes and crafts.
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33Natural History Museum, Mahe
Glimpse of the Islands Rich Biodiversity
Home to artefacts that showcase the diverse flora, fauna as well geological history of Seychelles, this small museum is a must visit if you wish to learn more about the islands natural history.
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34Odisha State Museum, Bhubaneshwar
Treasure Trove of Rare Artefacts
Located in the education centre of BJB Nagar, the museum initially displayed a modest collection that included ancient coins, excavated sculptures etc. But over a period of time, it evolved and now houses a vast range of rare artefacts, archaeological specimens, preserved art collections and age-old manuscripts.
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35Partition Museum, Amritsar
Worlds Only Partition Museum
Located in the historic Town Hall, the museum was opened in August 2017 to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of India's partition and houses artefacts and collections narrating the story of partition.
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36Patna Museum, Patna
Telling the Story of the States Heritage
Built to showcase the history of the state of Bihar, this museum was inauXXXXted in the year 1917 by Sir Edward Gait. The current building has been built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.
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37Pazhassi Raja Archaeological Museum, Calicut
An archaeological museum built in 1976
Located inside a building (pertaining to the year 1812) earlier known as the East Hill Bungalow, this place was renamed to its present one in 1980.
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38Prabhas Patan Museum, Somnath
A Window to Saurashtras History
The museum was established in the year 1951 and is located near the Check Post in Somnath. Popular for stone sculptures and stone inscriptions, the museum is a must visit for history enthusiasts.
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39Rail Museum, Howrah
The Journey of Indian Railways
Immerse yourself in the history of Indian Railways at Howrahs Rail Museum and have a relaxing time with your loved ones. Map the story the Indian Railways through miniature artefacts.
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40Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pune
An Iconic City Attraction
Established by Baba Dinkar Kelkar in the memory of his son, the three-storey museum houses over 15,000 objects including sculptures, musical instruments, weapons and paintings.
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41Rani Durgavati Museum, Jabalpur
Heritage & Art
Dedicated to the memory of Queen Durgavati and established in the year 1976, the museum houses collections of prehistoric relics, sculptures and inscriptions, all showcasing the history of the area.
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42Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Museum of the Netherlands
The museum was set up in 1798 and was moved to Amsterdam in 1808. Located at the Museum Square and dedicated to art and history, the Dutch Nation Museum is believed to be the most visited museum in the Netherlands.
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43Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
Masterpieces from the World of Art
Originally a private collection of Salar Jung III, the museum was opened to the public in the '50s. Its 39 carefully curated galleries display artwork from almost every part of the world.
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44Saputara Museum, Saputara
Local Tribal Museum
The Saputara Museum aims to educate visitors about the local tribal communities of the region through displays and exhibits depicting their history, culture and lifestyle.
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45Tea Museum, Ooty
Unique Museum
Located adjacent to the Dodabetta Tea Factory in Ooty, is this sprawling 1-acre area surrounded by tea plantations amidst the magnificent Nilgiri Mountains.
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46Tribal Museum, Silvassa
An Iconic Landmark
An ode to the rich cultural legacy of the local tribal community, the museum gives a peek into their lifestyle through the display of household items used by them.
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47Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
One of Netherlands Most Visited Museums
The museum is the worlds largest collection of works by the legendary artist Vincent Van Gogh and is located in the Museum Square. Founded in 1973, the museum is also a centre for research on the Dutch artists life and the art of his time.
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48Vintage Car Museum, Udaipur
Rare Classic Car Collection
Located on the Gulab Bagh Road and owned by Shri Arvind Singhji Mewa, the current heir of the Mewar family, this vintage car museum exhibits 70-year-old antique cars and vintage vehicles.
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49Wax Museum, Udaipur
Fun Activity in Udaipur
The Wax Museum is located on the Sahelion ki Bari Road. It is frequented by locals and foreigners alike for its numerous celebrity wax statues. The wax museum is among five in the country and houses many Indian and international actors, historical figures, sportspersons, etc.
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50Zonal Anthropological Museum, Port Blair
Indigenous Tribal Museum
The Zonal Anthropological Museum offers an insight into the cultural heritage of the various indigenous tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands including the Onges, Jarawas and Sentinelese.
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List of Top Museums in India
A land known for its vibrant culture, heritage, temples and historical significance, India has a lot to offer to its visitors. With an opportunity to explore and choose from an array of experiences, here is a list of top museums of India to visit.
Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
One of the most popular museums of India, Salar Jung is known for housing some of the most iconic collections of Nawab Yusuf Ali Khan Salar Jung III, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad. The museum is known for exhibiting collections like Tipu Sultan’s wardrobe, paintings depicting the history of Mughal India, Quran collections and much more.
Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur
Albert Hall Museum is one of the oldest museums of Jaipur is situated in the Ram Niwas Garden. The museum is known for showcasing art, jewels and much more.Vintage Car Museum, Udaipur
Vintage Car Museum, Udaipur
Vintage Car Museum in Udaipur is known for housing some of the rarest and vintage cars. The museum is popular for its vast collections of vintage cars along with other historical modes of transportation like horse-drawn carriages etc.
Indian Naval Aviation Museum, Goa
Indian Naval Aviation Museum in Goa is one of the only two military museums in India. The museum displays a number of aircrafts that were used by the navy.
Coffee Museum, Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh
This museum is a heaven for all the coffee lovers out there! The museum is known for its wide exhibits on the history of coffee and how the beverage became a staple in the south.