The <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1lace><st1laceName>Rail</st1laceName> <st1laceType>Museum</st1laceType></st1lace> also displays the Maharaja of Mysore’s Saloon (1899) and Maharaja of Baroda’s Saloon (1886).The regal saloons are a treat to the eye because of their elaborate interior design. One needs to buy a ticket to enter the royal saloons. The Fairy Queen is the prime attraction of the <st1lace><st1laceName>Rail</st1laceName> <st1laceType>Museum</st1laceType></st1lace>. It was built in 1855. It is considered to be the best preserved steam locomotive engine of her times. Children indeed enjoy a ride on the miniature rail track. This Museum is closed on Mondays. It remains open from <st1:time Hour="9" Minute="30">9.30 am</st1:time> to <st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0">7.00 pm</st1:time> from April to September. From October to March, it remains open from <st1:time Hour="9" Minute="30">9.30 am</st1:time> to <st1:time Hour="17" Minute="0">5 pm</st1:time>.
The National Museum of Natural History is one of the foremost museums in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on">India</st1:country-region> today dedicated to not only depicting the flora, fauna and mineral wealth of <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">India</st1:country-region></st1lace> but also promoting awareness of the environment among the public at large. Located on <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Barakhamba Road</st1:address></st1:Street> near the busy Mandi House roundabout the National Museum of Natural History can be easily recognised by the towering replica of a Dinosaur on its grounds. The Museum opened its doors on 5th June 1978. Visitors can look forward to a conducted tour among the four exhibit galleries namely "Introduction of Natural History","Nature's Network: Ecology", "Conservation" and "Cell: The basic unit of life". I took my kids along to the Museum and they found the experience enriching. On the whole, I found the exhibits a useful supplement to the classroom teaching experience. I understand the Museum is the brainchild of the late Prime Minister of India, Smt Indira Gandhi. Have you visited NMNH? Do tell me about your experience!
I recently got a chance to visit the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1laceName w:st="on">Crafts</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">Museum</st1laceType> situated near Pragati Maidan in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">New Delhi</st1lace></st1:City>. It aims to showcase the works of rural Indian artists and has a nice rural ambience with mud huts decorated with folk art. I also marveled at the tribal exhibits produced by tribal craftsmen like wood carvings, paintings, papier-mache and embroidery. The museum has several galleries like the Tribal and Rural Craft Gallery, Gallery of Courtly Crafts, Textile Gallery and Gallery of Popular Culture. There is also a valuable reference section for scholars who are working on these areas. I bought a few things for my household too. All said and done, the <st1lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">Crafts</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">Museum</st1laceType></st1lace> is well worth a visit.
Hi Raminder It was nice to find about your visit to the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">Crafts</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">Museum</st1laceType></st1lace> near Pragati Maidan. I make it a point to go there every year. It displays Indian handicrafts and in fact one can see craftsmen actually at work. The <st1lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">Crafts</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">Museum</st1laceType></st1lace> was established in 1956. One can see a full-sized wooden haveli from <st1lace w:st="on">Gujarat</st1lace> at the museum. The Crafts Museum Shop within the complex is also worth visiting. One can buy souvenirs ornaments, rugs, shawls and books and even instruments used in various rituals in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">India</st1lace></st1:country-region> either from the craftsmen themselves or from the museum.
Hi Gandhiji, the father of the nation breathed his last at Birla House on Tees January Marg in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">New Delhi</st1lace></st1:City>. Rajghat on the banks of the <st1lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">Yamuna</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">River</st1laceType></st1lace> is the last resting place of the departed soul. I recently paid a visit to Rajghat. Nearby is the <st1lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">National</st1laceName> <st1laceName w:st="on">Gandhi</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">Museum</st1laceType></st1lace>. The Museum was formally inaugurated on January 30, 1961. It is a treasure trove for a researcher working on Gandhiji, his life and times and how his thoughts have shaped <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">India</st1lace></st1:country-region> during the freedom struggle and beyond. The Library has an excellent collection of books on Gandhiana while the different Galleries like the Ashram Gallery, Photographic Gallery and the Commemorative Gallery chart out different aspects of this great personality.
The <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1laceName w:st="on">Indira</st1laceName> <st1laceName w:st="on">Gandhi</st1laceName> <st1laceName w:st="on">Memorial</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">Museum</st1laceType> is situated on <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Safdarjung Road</st1:address></st1:Street> in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">New Delhi</st1lace></st1:City>. It was the residence of Smt Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India and was converted into a museum after her assassination. The Museum is a popular stop for tourists visiting <st1:City w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Delhi</st1lace></st1:City>. Besides her personal belongings like the sari she was wearing when she was assassinated, it has a collection of rare photographs of the Nationalist movement, and personal moments of the Nehru-Gandhi family. The museum also houses the clothes which her son, Sh Rajiv Gandhi the former Prime Minister of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">India</st1lace></st1:country-region> was wearing at the time of his assassination. In the lawns outside the museum, you can see the exact spot where Indira Gandhi was actually assassinated and fell. The spot has been enclosed in a glass frame.
The National Science Centre is the premier science museum in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">New Delhi</st1lace></st1:City>. It is one of the biggest science centres in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">India</st1lace></st1:country-region>. It aims to inculcate scientific temper among the kids. The Museum has a large number of interactive science models which invite the kids to see and experience for themselves the various theories and laws of science. The 'Dinosaur's Gallery' which displays animals of Mesozoic era is the most popular section. There is also a section about <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">India</st1lace></st1:country-region>'s contribution to the field of science and mathematics. The <st1lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">National</st1laceName> <st1laceName w:st="on">Science</st1laceName> <st1laceName w:st="on">Centre</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">Museum</st1laceType></st1lace> was dedicated to the nation during the tenure of Sh P V Narsimha Rao. It is located at Pragati Maidan (Purana Qila side.)