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- LolaGo1Washington DC, DC6,624 contributionsI was not planning of visiting this museum, but my hired driver erroneously took me here. Entrance here is FREE.
There are many photographs and memorabilia on display at the museum. I spent time reading the explanations of these items and in doing so, felt like I now know more about her contributions to India and world peace. Also on display were the clothings she was wearing when she was killed.
Memorial to her son: Also on display at this museum are photographs and other stuffs related to her son who also became elected as India’s Prime Minister. Like her, this son was also assasinated. What a tragedy!Written April 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Traveler469817723481 contributionExcellent. Stunned with the collection and maintenance. Happy to visit and enjoy with my students. Nicely elaborated by the guest.Written January 8, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ghoomboomNew Delhi, India104 contributionsThis is a small Haveli in a small crowded street of Chandni Chowk In Old Delhi. It was here that Mirza Ghalib spent last nine years of his life. The visit takes you back 150 years in history and brings in mind the images when Ghalib would have lived here. Sheer delight. The place has now been converted into a small museum of sort where things related to Ghalib are kept and his poetry is written. I had visited Chandni Chowk so many times earlier but was not aware of this historical jewel in one of the alleys. Quite clean and calm, must visit if you love Ghalib and his poetry.Written January 13, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rohinimajithiaNew Delhi, India64 contributionsBrilliant Museum! Very well maintained and the flow of footfall very well organised that it never felt crowded. Excellent matter to view, read about and the VR experience was great. Felt even more Patriotic after a visit to this place.Written May 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anu1961New Delhi, India558 contributionsIt is an amazing experience travelling into the maze of Old Delhi bylanes, finding yourself standing between two old palatial havelis beautifully restored by its curator Atul Khanna. Aptly titled as Kathika, it is a haven of storytellers. You are transported into the era of Old Delhi rulers of the bygone era where music and dance echoed into the cultural mystique of India. Absolutely mesmerizing experience!Written January 3, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Madhulika LNoida, India6,801 contributionsThe zenana, the women’s quarters at the Red Fort, spread over several palaces and contained many hundreds of ladies who were related to the Emperor: not just wives and concubines, but also other women who were under his protection, including aunts, cousins, daughters, nieces and so on, along with their hundreds of servants, maids, women soldiers, and so on. One of the palaces of the zenana that still survives is the Mumtaz Mahal, marked by scalloped arches with some remnants of paint work on the insides of the arches.
Till some years back, the Mumtaz Mahal—its four sides then closed off by thick white-painted wooden walls—had housed a small museum. This has since been removed, and with it have gone the outer walls too. You can now see the palace as it might once have been, though of course without the decorations, drapes and more.Written April 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ankosh LathMumbai, India136 contributionsIt is a huge museum. Detailing the history of all the prime minister's of india since independence.
It detail out all the key highlights and achievements of all prime minister. How India performed during their era and the key revolution experiences by India and Indians.
Have minimum of 5 hours to explore it completely.
There are a few add on tickets. I suggest go for raksha (military) and bhavishya (futuristic India) tickets.Written September 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,766 contributionsThe National Charkha Museum is a museum exhibiting the history and evolution of humble spinning wheel, the Charkha. The museum is housed in the garden area in the middle of Connaught Place. The building itself is a one roomed Neoclassical building that completely white. I understand that the Charkha was important tool that Gandhi thought would be a point of national rejuvenation for India. The exhibits are beautifully exhibited, but there’s not much information and to be honest, I actually didn’t learn very much.
The two steel sculptures on the grounds of the were more interesting. One is a lion made up of charkha wheels, the order a giant sculpture of a charkha wheel. The entrance fee for the museum is basically pocket change, so plus one star for that.Written December 29, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - arpitamGurugram (Gurgaon), India1,063 contributionsDr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam needs no introduction and so does his memorial needs no recommendation. One should pay visit (a way of paying homage) to our great leader and inspiration for the Indians. The place is very well maintained although there is no entry fee. Backpacks and camera are not allowed inside, but one can carry mobile which has to be switched off. The memorial is very organized with hundreds of photographs framed and walled depicting the work of the great leader and scientist. It also houses his personal belongings and showcases the last baggage he carried to IIT Shillong.
Just one suggestion; all the photographs displayed here are having historical significance; so those really need appropriate captions for the visitors to comprehend.Written March 25, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Madhulika LNoida, India6,801 contributionsThis is one of four museums that have been opened in the Red Fort grounds recently in the former British barracks that dominate the fort. The Museum of 1857, as its name indicates, focuses on educating visitors about the uprising of 1857. Spread across several floors, the galleries cover interesting aspects of the uprising, from its causes to its spread, the way it was planned (with fascinating insights on how chapatis, red lotuses, tree bark and more were used to convey secret messages), how it played out, and how it was suppressed. The text and images are well-arranged: just enough text to explain, lots of large, interesting photographs, paintings, maps and more.
There are separate galleries on how the uprising played out in different parts of India: in Lucknow/Awadh, for example; or the Ajnala massacre (a particularly brutal instance of how the British put down those who had revolted). There’s one gallery devoted completely to the uprising in Delhi, and this—besides the usual text and images—also has some artefacts, most of them belonging to the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah ‘Zafar’: a brocade robe, a pen holder, a powder horn, and so on.
In order to be able to visit the museums within the fort, you need to buy a ‘monuments + museums’ ticket at the ticket counter: for foreigners, this costs Rs 950; Indians pay Rs 80. If you want to visit more than one museum, keep your ticket safe; you’ll need to show it at each museum you want to enter.Written May 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Madhulika LNoida, India6,801 contributionsOn April 13th, 1919, more than a thousand people—men, women and children included—had gathered at Amritsar’s Jallianwala Bagh to protest against the oppressive Rowlatt Act, recently passed by the British to clamp down on anti-Raj activities in India. To disperse the crowd, a contingent was sent in under General Dyer, who ordered his men to open fire. More than 1,500 people were injured; hundreds died, many of them by jumping into the well in the garden in an attempt to dodge the bullets.
While Jallianwala Bagh marks this massacre, the newly-opened Yaad-e-Jallian (‘Memory of Jallian’) Museum in the Red Fort provides more context for the event. The museum is spread over several galleries, and though it’s not huge, there’s plenty of interesting stuff here, in the form of text (not too much, just enough to inform) in English and Hindi, as well as lots of images: photographs and so on. A large section is devoted to the backdrop: how India was suffering under the British, and how (especially) Punjabis had been sent to fight for Britain in the First World War (in fact, the insights into their experiences in the war, including ‘anthropological studies’ of Indian POWs by Germans; letters in Gurmukhi; photographs etc, are among the most poignant of the exhibits here).
Well worth seeing. The museum also has a small replica of the memorial at Jallianwala Bagh.Written May 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Prasanna NNew Delhi, India110 contributionsThe Humayun heritage site is a three piece historical masterpiece. They are the Humayun Tomb complex, Sundar Nursery, and the Sunken Museum.
The Sundar Nursery is a naturalist's delight with artistically manicured gardens.
The Tomb complex houses a plethora of mausoleums in honour of various Mughal rulers. The Tomb of Humayun is its centerpiece. The octagonal structure is the forerunner to Taj Mahal. It has a verdant garden surrounding it.
The Sunken Museum, though as recent as Jul 2024, is a congregation of rare, never seen before ancient Mughal artifacts from the times of Babur to Bahadur Shah II. It traces the more than 200-year Mughal history through pictures, artifacts, life-size models,
3 D digital videos, and a 270-degree view theatre. The place is six meters below ground with paths connecting it to the nursery and mausoleum complex.
Tickets to this veritable masterpiece need to be procured separately with 50 Rs each for the three structures.
A recommended time to visit during summers is to go to the covered museum first in the afternoon, spend two to three hours, and then explore the open spaces of the nursery and mausoleum. Any time in winter is fine. The museum is closed on Mondays while the other two structures are open on all days.
An entire afternoon and evening is recommended to do justice to this marvel.Written October 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - neha763381 contributionsThis place is related to theatre. All about theatre items are kept as art in this museum or gallery.Written June 29, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mariam MLondon, UK11 contributionsI am deeply impressed with the establishment of this museum. The testimonials are truly inspiring, and I commend everyone who contributed their time and effort to create this valuable resource. The wealth of information presented here kept us engaged for two to three hours, and we could have easily spent even longer exploring its depths. The interactive elements add a compelling dimension to the experience. Thank you for sharing these stories and preserving these experiences. As we lose our elders, we often fear losing the rich history of our heritage and the sacrifices they made for us to be here. This museum stands as a testament to their resilience and serves as a beacon for future generations.Written November 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
