Manjusri Kashmir in National Museum New Delhi

The National Museum in New Delhi, also known as the National Museum of India, is one of the largest museums in India. Established in 1949, it holds a variety of articles ranging from the pre-historic era to modern works of art. It functions under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The museum is situated on Janpath. The blueprint of the Natio…
The National Museum in New Delhi, also known as the National Museum of India, is one of the largest museums in India. Established in 1949, it holds a variety of articles ranging from the pre-historic era to modern works of art. It functions under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The museum is situated on Janpath. The blueprint of the National Museum had been prepared by the Gwyer Committee set up by the Government of India in 1946. The museum has around 200,000 works of art, mostly Indian, but some of foreign origin, covering over 5,000 years.
  • Established: 15 August 1949
  • Location: Janpath, New Delhi, India
  • Architect: Ganesh Bikaji Deolalikar
  • Owner: Indian Government
  • Collection size: 206,000 objects
  • CEO: Shri Rajpal Singh hemti
  • Public transit access: Udyog Bhawan
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