Museums play an important role in preserving the cultural heritage of any country. It is through these that information about our culture, tradition and history is given to the new generation. By going here we can know the history from ancient times to modern times. You will get to see many museums in different states of India.
Although you might have explored many museums of the country, but today we are telling you about some such museums of India, where you will get a lot to learn. So let us know about the best museums of India. (All photos below courtesy: wikimedia commons)

Indian Museum, Kolkata

The Indian Museum of Kolkata is the largest and oldest museum in India. This museum has a unique collection of paintings, sculptures and rare artefacts. The Egyptian mummy and Ashoka Pillar kept here are its prized possessions. Apart from its vast architecture and collection, this museum is a great place to visit for history lovers.

National Museum, New Delhi

The National Museum located in New Delhi is one of the most beautiful and largest museums in India. This museum preserves art and history dating back 5000 years. By coming here you will get to know about ancient sculptures, coins, paintings and clothes of the medieval period. The museum has a gallery which shows the Indus Valley Civilization. Let us tell you that this is one of the oldest urban civilizations in the world.

Mumbai Museum

In Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya is also a museum worth visiting. It was earlier known as Prince of Wales. This is the best place for art lovers. It contains ancient Indian sculptures, miniature paintings and decorative items from different cultures. The building itself is a beautiful blend of Indo-Saracenic and Western architectural styles. This adds to the overall attraction of the museum.

Government Museum, Chennai

If we talk about other big museums in India, the Government Museum of Chennai is very good. The history, culture of Tamil Nadu and sculptures of Amaravati can be seen in this museum. Here you will also find an important collection of artefacts including bronze sculptures, ancient coins and traditional costumes. The main attraction of the museum is the Amravati Gallery. Where you can see the wonderful sculptures of the ancient Amaravati Stupa.

Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

Do you know that Salarjung Museum located in Hyderabad is the result of one man’s passion for art and collecting. That person was Salar Jung 3. This museum is so big that it will take you 3 to 4 hours to see it. It houses an excellent collection of beautiful artefacts from around the world including rare manuscripts, sculptures, textiles and beautiful furniture. The main attraction of the museum is the Weil Rebecca. Rebecca is a marble statue, seeing which the craftsmanship of an artist can be estimated.

Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur

If you have not yet seen the Albert Hall Museum, then you should explore it. Albert Hall Museum is one of the popular tourist destinations of Jaipur. It is known for its architecture and beautiful collections. Paintings, sculptures, carpets and artefacts can be seen in this museum built in Indo-Saracenic style. Egyptian mummies and Persian carpets mesmerize the tourists coming here.

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