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Agartala - Tripura State Museum

Regional museum presenting Tripura’s archaeology, tribal cultures, art, and history, housed within the former royal complex of Ujjayanta Palace (map)

Ahmedabad - Auto World Vintage Car Museum

Private automobile museum showcasing a large collection of vintage and classic cars from India and abroad (map)

Ahmedabad - Shree Swaminarayan Museum

Devotional museum exploring the life, teachings, and artistic heritage of the Swaminarayan tradition through manuscripts, ritual objects, and religious art (map)

Aizawl - Mizoram State Museum

Regional museum presenting Mizoram’s history, archaeology, and tribal cultures through ethnographic and historical collections (map)

Anandpur Sahib - Virasat-e-Khalsa

Contemporary museum narrating Sikh history and identity through immersive exhibitions and striking architecture embedded in a sacred landscape (map)

Bengaluru - Bengaluru Palace

Grand 19th-century royal palace open as a palace museum, blending Tudor-inspired architecture with lavish interiors and exhibitions evoking the lifestyle of the Mysore royal family (map)

Bengaluru - Gandhi Bhavana

Memorial museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, presenting his life, philosophy, and legacy through photographs, documents, and interpretive displays (map)

Bengaluru - Indian Music Experience Museum

India’s first interactive music museum, celebrating the country’s diverse musical heritage through immersive exhibits (map)

Bengaluru - Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

Major art complex dedicated to Indian visual arts, combining permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, and cultural spaces supporting both traditional and contemporary practices (map)

Bhopal - Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum

Striking contemporary museum presenting the living cultures of Madhya Pradesh’s tribal communities through immersive installations, art, and narrative-driven displays (map)

Bhubaneswar - Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum

Living crafts museum showcasing Odisha’s traditional arts and craftsmanship through galleries, workshops, and village-style architecture (map)

Bhubaneswar - Odisha State Museum

Regional museum presenting archaeology, art, manuscripts, and tribal cultures reflecting Odisha’s rich historical and cultural heritage (map)

Bhubaneswar - Odisha State Tribal Museum

Thematic museum presenting the lifeways, art, and traditions of Odisha’s diverse tribal communities through immersive displays and reconstructed dwellings (map)

Bhubaneswar - Regional Museum of Natural History

Thematic museum exploring eastern India’s biodiversity, ecosystems, and conservation through interactive natural history displays (map)

Chandigarh - Government Museum and Art Gallery

Modernist museum designed by Le Corbusier, presenting art, archaeology, and Gandharan sculpture within a landmark architectural setting (map)

Chandigarh - Nek Chand’s Rock Garden

Iconic sculpture garden created from recycled materials, forming a vast, imaginative environment of figures, pathways, and courtyards (map)

Chennai - Fort St. George Museum

Colonial-era museum housed within India’s oldest British fort, presenting artefacts, documents, and objects tracing the beginnings of British rule in South India (map)

Chennai - Government Museum Chennai

One of India’s oldest museums, renowned for its archaeology, classical South Indian bronzes, natural history collections, and colonial-era galleries (map)

Cuttack - Odisha State Maritime Museum

Thematic museum exploring Odisha’s maritime history, shipbuilding traditions, and riverine trade through galleries and historic dock buildings (map)

Dehradun - FRI Museum Dehradun

Museum within the Forest Research Institute, presenting forestry, biodiversity, and natural resource studies in a grand colonial-era setting (map)

Dharamshala - Kangra Art Museum

Regional art museum renowned for Kangra miniature paintings and collections reflecting the artistic heritage of the western Himalayas (map)

Digha - Digha Science Centre & National Science Camp

Interactive science centre with hands-on exhibits and outdoor installations focused on science education and public engagement (map)

Diphu - Nothengpi — Karbi Heritage Museum

Small regional museum preserving Karbi tribal culture through traditional artefacts, crafts, and ethnographic displays (map)

Gandhinagar - Dandi Kutir (Salt Mount) Museum

Thematic, technology-driven museum narrating Mahatma Gandhi’s life and ideas through immersive and interactive displays (map)

Gangtok - Black Cat Museum

Military museum dedicated to India’s Border Security Force, presenting counter-terrorism operations, equipment, and regional security history (map)

Gangtok - Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

Renowned research institute and museum preserving Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist art, manuscripts, and ritual objects (map)

Guwahati - Assam State Museum

Regional museum presenting archaeology, sculpture, ethnography, and art collections reflecting Assam’s history, tribal cultures, and religious traditions (map)

Guwahati - Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre

River-focused heritage museum exploring the natural, cultural, and historical significance of the Brahmaputra through multimedia exhibitions in a restored colonial-era bungalow (map)

Guwahati - Science Museum

Interactive science museum offering hands-on exhibits and educational displays designed to promote scientific curiosity and learning for all ages (map)

Guwahati - Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra

Major cultural and heritage complex celebrating Assamese history, arts, and traditions through museums, reconstructed architecture, and performance spaces (map)

Hyderabad - B. M. Birla Science Centre

Major science museum and planetarium offering interactive exhibits and educational displays focused on science, technology, and space exploration (map)

Hyderabad - Chowmahalla Palace

Former seat of the Nizams, now a palace museum showcasing royal architecture, ceremonial halls, and collections evoking Hyderabad’s princely past (map)

Hyderabad - Salar Jung Museum

Renowned for its eclectic collection assembled by a single family, ranging from Indian art to European, Middle Eastern, and Asian objects (map)

Hyderabad - Sudha Car Museum

Whimsical private museum displaying hand-built, themed cars shaped like everyday objects, celebrating playful creativity and unconventional automotive design (map)

Hyderabad - Telangana State Archaeology Museum

Regional archaeology museum presenting ancient sculptures, inscriptions, coins, and artefacts tracing the history of the Deccan from antiquity to the medieval period (map)

Indore - Central Museum

Regional museum presenting archaeology, sculpture, inscriptions, and historical artefacts tracing the cultural heritage of the Malwa region (map)

Itanagar - Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum

Regional museum presenting tribal cultures, archaeology, and art traditions of Arunachal Pradesh (map)

Jaipur - Albert Hall Museum

Rajasthan’s oldest museum, housed in a grand Indo-Saracenic building, showcasing art, artefacts, and decorative collections from across the region (map)

Jaipur - City Palace

Historic royal palace complex still partly in use, housing museums, courtyards, and galleries that present the art, textiles, and ceremonial life of Jaipur’s rulers (map)

Jaipur - Gyan Museum

Intimate private museum presenting a refined collection of Indian and world art, designed as a contemplative journey through beauty, craftsmanship, and human creativity (map)

Jaipur - Jaigarh Fort

Hilltop fort overlooking Jaipur, featuring military architecture, historic armaments, and museum displays centered on Rajput defense and craftsmanship (map)

Jaipur - Jawahar Kala Kendra

Major arts and cultural centre designed by Charles Correa, hosting exhibitions, performances, and festivals that celebrate contemporary and traditional Indian arts (map)

Jaipur - Khazana Mahal

Treasury museum within the City Palace complex, displaying royal costumes, textiles, jewellery, and ceremonial objects from Jaipur’s princely past (map)

Jaipur - Pratap Celebrity Wax Museum

Contemporary wax museum featuring lifelike figures of Indian and international celebrities, blending popular culture with interactive photo opportunities (map)

Jaipur - Regional Science Centre And Science Park

Interactive science centre with indoor galleries and an outdoor science park, offering hands-on exhibits designed for learning through experimentation and play (map)

Kaladhungi - Jim Corbett Museum

House museum dedicated to Jim Corbett, presenting his life, writings, and legacy in wildlife conservation (map)

Kavaratti - Marine Aquarium and Museum

Small marine museum and aquarium showcasing coral reefs, fish, and marine life of the Lakshadweep islands (map)

Kochi - Kerala Folklore Museum

Intimate museum showcasing Kerala’s folk traditions, architecture, and ritual arts within a richly crafted structure inspired by historic temple and manor houses (map)

Kohima - Nagaland State Museum

Regional museum presenting the art, material culture, and traditions of Nagaland’s diverse Naga tribes (map)

Kolkata - Alipore Museum

Memorial museum in the former Alipore Jail, recounting India’s independence movement through immersive, prisoner-focused narratives (map)

Kolkata - Birla Industrial & Technological Museum

India’s first science museum, featuring interactive galleries and hands-on exhibits exploring industry, technology, and applied science for all ages (map)

Kolkata - Indian Museum

Founded in 1814, one of the world’s oldest museums, with vast collections spanning archaeology, natural history, art, and science (map)

Kolkata - Science City

Large-scale science centre combining interactive exhibitions, immersive theaters, and outdoor science parks, designed to make science engaging and experiential for a broad public (map)

Kolkata - Victoria Memorial

Monumental museum set in a grand marble building, exploring colonial history, art, and the legacy of the British period in India (map)

Kurukshetra - Dharohar Haryana Cultural Museum

Thematic museum presenting Haryana’s folk traditions, rural life, crafts, and cultural heritage through immersive displays (map)

Kurukshetra - Kurukshetra Panorama & Science Centre

Thematic museum combining a panoramic Mahabharata narrative with interactive science exhibits and educational displays (map)

Kurukshetra - Sri Krishna Museum

Thematic museum narrating the life, philosophy, and cultural legacy of Lord Krishna, with a strong focus on the Mahabharata tradition (map)

Leh - Central Asian Museum

Thematic museum exploring Ladakh’s role along the Silk Route, highlighting trans-Himalayan trade and cultural exchange (map)

Leh - Hall of Fame

Military museum and memorial presenting the history of the Indian Army in Ladakh, high-altitude warfare, and regional culture (map)

Lucknow - State Museum Lucknow

Regional museum presenting archaeology, art, natural history, and ethnographic collections reflecting the cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh (map)

Ludhiana - Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum

Military history museum tracing Sikh and Indian armed forces heritage through weapons, uniforms, vehicles, and memorial displays (map)

Mumbai - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

Landmark museum combining Indian art, archaeology, and natural history within a striking Indo-Saracenic building (map)

Mumbai - Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum

Mumbai’s oldest museum, showcasing the city’s social history, decorative arts, and industrial heritage within a restored 19th-century building (map)

Mumbai - Jehangir Art Gallery

Historic exhibition gallery at the heart of Kala Ghoda, showcasing rotating shows of modern and contemporary Indian art by established and emerging artists (map)

Mumbai - Nehru Science Centre

Major hands-on science museum offering interactive exhibits, outdoor science parks, and educational displays designed to make science accessible and engaging for all ages (map)

Mysuru - Payana Car Museum

Private automobile museum showcasing vintage and classic cars, tracing the evolution of motoring in India through restored vehicles and personal collections (map)

Nagpur - Central Museum of Nagpur

Regional museum presenting archaeology, natural history, and art collections that trace the cultural heritage of central India (map)

Nagpur - Narrow Gauge Rail Museum

Outdoor railway museum preserving historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives and rolling stock, tracing the legacy of India’s early railway networks (map)

Nagpur - Raman Science Centre & Planetarium

Interactive science centre and planetarium offering hands-on exhibits and educational shows focused on physics, space, and scientific discovery (map)

New Delhi - Gandhi Smriti

Memorial museum at Mahatma Gandhi’s final residence, presenting his life, philosophy, and last days through photographs, documents, and preserved spaces (map)

New Delhi - Indian Air Force Museum

Aviation museum at Palam Air Force Station displaying historic aircraft, engines, uniforms, and memorabilia tracing the history and evolution of the Indian Air Force (map)

New Delhi - Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum

Memorial museum housed in the former residence of India’s Prime Minister, documenting her life, political career, and assassination through photographs, personal objects, and archival displays (map)

New Delhi - National Agricultural Science Museum

Thematic museum exploring the history and science of Indian agriculture through models, tools, and educational displays (map)

New Delhi - National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

Living museum dedicated to Indian crafts and folk traditions, combining galleries, artisan demonstrations, and a recreated village environment celebrating handmade heritage (map)

New Delhi - National Gallery of Modern Art

Flagship institution for modern and contemporary Indian art, tracing artistic developments from the 19th century to today (map)

New Delhi - National Museum

Artifacts from India’s rich civilizational history, including the Indus Valley, Maurya, Gupta, Mughal, and colonial periods (map)

New Delhi - National Rail Museum

Outdoor railway museum preserving historic locomotives and royal carriages, tracing the development of India’s railways through heritage trains and interactive displays (map)

New Delhi - National Science Centre

Major interactive science museum offering hands-on exhibits, thematic galleries, and educational displays designed to make science accessible and engaging for all ages (map)

New Delhi - Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya

Contemporary museum dedicated to India’s Prime Ministers, presenting the nation’s political history through immersive exhibitions, multimedia displays, and interactive storytelling (map)

New Delhi - Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum

Museum within the Presidential Estate tracing the history, architecture, and changing roles of Rashtrapati Bhavan through curated galleries and heritage spaces (map)

New Delhi - Shankar's International Dolls Museum

Charming museum displaying dolls from around the world, highlighting traditional costumes and cultures through miniature figures (map)

New Delhi - Sulabh International Museum Of Toilets

Unusual museum tracing the global history of sanitation and toilets, combining social history, design, and public health themes (map)

Old Goa - Archaeological Museum of Goa

Museum presenting sculptures, inscriptions, and artefacts reflecting Goa’s ancient and Indo-Portuguese heritage (map)

Panaji - Houses of Goa Museum

Compact museum dedicated to Goan domestic architecture, exploring house forms, materials, and lifestyles through models, drawings, and photographs (map)

Panaji - Museum of Goa (MOG)

Contemporary art museum focusing on modern and experimental practices, with rotating exhibitions by Indian and international artists (map)

Patna - Bihar Museum

Contemporary state museum presenting Bihar’s ancient civilizations and cultural history through thoughtfully curated galleries and modern architectural design (map)

Patna - Buddha Smriti Park

Memorial park and museum complex dedicated to the Buddha, blending exhibitions, meditation spaces, and symbolic architecture (map)

Patna - Patna Museum

Historic museum renowned for its archaeological collections, including Mauryan and Gupta sculptures, offering insight into the ancient heritage of eastern India (map)

Patna - Shrikrishna Science Centre

Interactive science centre offering hands-on exhibits and outdoor science displays designed to spark curiosity and scientific learning for all ages (map)

Port Blair - Cellular Jail

Historic prison turned memorial museum, symbol of India’s freedom struggle and colonial-era incarceration (map)

Port Blair - Naval Marine Museum Samudrika

Thematic museum presenting the natural history, coral life, and maritime heritage of the Andaman Islands (map)

Port Blair - Zonal Anthropological Museum

Compact museum presenting the cultures, lifeways, and material heritage of the indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (map)

Puducherry - Puducherry Museum

Modest museum noted for its rare bronze and stone sculptures, alongside archaeological and colonial-era objects (map)

Raipur - Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum

Regional museum presenting archaeology, sculpture, inscriptions, and ethnographic collections reflecting the history and tribal cultures of central India (map)

Ramnagar - Dhangarhi Gate and Museum

Entrance museum introducing Jim Corbett National Park’s wildlife, ecology, and conservation history through interpretive displays (map)

Ranchi - State Museum

Regional museum presenting archaeology, art, and tribal cultures reflecting the heritage of Jharkhand (map)

Shillong - Air Force Museum

Aviation museum presenting the history and role of the Indian Air Force in Northeast India through aircraft, equipment, and archival displays (map)

Shillong - Don Bosco Museum

Major ethnographic museum presenting the cultures, traditions, and histories of Northeast India through immersive, multi-level galleries (map)

Shimla - Army Heritage Museum Annandale Shimla

Intimate military museum presenting the history and traditions of the Indian Army through uniforms, weapons, and historical displays (map)

Srinagar - Garhwali Museum

Small regional museum showcasing Garhwali culture, traditions, and everyday life through folk artefacts and local heritage displays (map)

Thiruvananthapuram - Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Palace (Kuthira Malika)

Elegant wooden palace museum showcasing Travancore royal heritage through traditional architecture, paintings, and personal artefacts (map)

Thiruvananthapuram - Napier Museum

19th-century museum in an Indo-Saracenic building, presenting art, archaeology, and decorative collections from Kerala and beyond (map)

Vadnagar - Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum

Immersive archaeological museum presenting Vadnagar’s multi-layered history through experiential displays, artefacts, and digital storytelling (map)

Vasco da Gama - Naval Aviation Museum

Aviation museum displaying historic naval aircraft and equipment, tracing the history of Indian naval aviation (map)

Visakhapatnam - INS Kursura Submarine Museum

Decommissioned Indian Navy submarine transformed into a hands-on museum, offering an immersive look into naval engineering, life aboard a submarine, and India’s maritime defense history (map)

Visakhapatnam - TU 142 Aircraft Museum

Open-air aviation museum displaying decommissioned Indian Navy aircraft, offering a direct, hands-on view of naval aviation and maritime defense history along the city’s seafront (map)

Visakhapatnam - Visakha Museum

Local history museum presenting the city’s cultural, maritime, and colonial past through archaeological finds, everyday objects, and regional narratives (map)
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