Hotel Delhi Heights : National Museum Tour

National Museum- Located on Janpath Rd., south of Rajpath, has a vast collection of Indian bronzes, terracotta (2700 BC) and wood sculptures dating back to the Mauryan period (2nd-3rd century BC), various exhibits from the Vijayanagar period in south India, Mughal period, Indus Valley civilization, Greekinfluenced Gandhara period and Gupta period and Gupta period. Miniature and mural paintings, costumes, arts and artefacts of various tribal people and precious jewellery heavily decorated with huge emeralds, diamonds and pearls from 2500 BC, famous bronze dancing statue from Mohenjodaro, wonderful collection of weapons, musical instruments, central Buddhian antiquities and the autographed memories of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir are the eyecatchers at this museum. The rich and varied collection is spread over three spacious floors and least one full day is required to see all the objects on display. The museum is definitely worth visiting and is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am 5:00 pm. Monday closed .