By Jasreet Kaur25, Sep 2024 05:00 PMjagranjosh.com
Famous museums
Museums hold the world’s greatest treasures of art, history, and culture. Visiting these iconic museums allows you to explore famous masterpieces. Tap to read about famous museums in the world.
The Indian Museum, Kolkata
The Indian Museum is the oldest in India. It has fossils, ancient sculptures, Mughal paintings, and even an Egyptian mummy for visitors to see.
National Museum, New Delhi
The National Museum in New Delhi holds over 200,000 objects. It has ancient art, Harappan relics, jewelry, and manuscripts from thousands of years ago.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai
This museum shows a mix of Indian and European art. It also displays ancient sculptures and items from the Indus Valley Civilization.
Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
The Salar Jung Museum has one of the largest private collections in the world. You can see Mughal art, Persian carpets, and Asian artifacts here.
Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata
This grand building was made in honor of Queen Victoria. The museum inside has British-era paintings, sculptures, and art from the Bengal School.
Government Museum, Chennai
Chennai's Government Museum is famous for its old South Indian bronzes and Roman artifacts. It also has collections from Tamil Nadu’s ancient history.