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National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy is located in the Pragati Maidan complex on Bhairon Marg opposite Purana Qila in New Delhi. This craft museu

National Crafts Museum

About National Crafts Museum

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy is located in the Pragati Maidan complex on Bhairon Marg opposite Purana Qila in New Delhi. This craft museum in Delhi is one of the major tourist places in Delhi. This museum has been built in an area of ​​8 acres. The National Crafts Museum was inaugurated by the President of India Ramaswamy Venkataraman on 21 December 1991. The National Crafts Museum of Delhi is counted among the major tourist destinations of the world. Millions of tourists from all over the world come here to see the traditional crafts and arts of India.

India's continuous and vibrant handicrafts and handloom traditions are displayed in this museum. In this museum, the cultural glimpse of different states of the country is shown. At this place, craftsmen from different parts of the country showcase their art. This museum has a wide collection of rare artifacts handicrafts and handlooms collected from across the country. There are five permanent exhibition galleries and one special gallery. There is a special gallery in which programs are presented from time to time.

What are the things inside the National Crafts Museum?

The National Craft Museum is amazing in itself for handmade things. Here we get to see many different types of things that show the culture, history, clothes, and idols of gods and goddesses of different states of India. As soon as we enter the National Craft Museum, we get to see handmade clay idols. Apart from this, inside the museum, we get to see different types of small idols of gods which are made of different metals. Apart from this, inside the museum, we get to see historical things of India like clothes worn in the 19th century, chariots, utensils, etc. 

Apart from this, the historical culture of India is shown here, including how people used to live in the olden times when there was no technology. Apart from all this, here we get to see different types of artwork that have been made by artists by hand. Here we also get to see a small market in which handmade things are sold. Now the ticket fare of the National Crafts Museum has been made free.

Places to visit near the National Crafts Museum

There are some places to visit near the National Crafts Museum where you can visit.

1. National Science Centre: The National Science Centre is located at a distance of 500 meters from the National Crafts Museum. This is a science museum. Which was established in 1992.
2. Zoo: National Zoological Park is located at a distance of 2.5 km from the National Crafts Museum. This zoo of Delhi is one of the best zoos in Asia which is situated along with the Old Fort.
3. Purana Qila: Purana Qila is located 2.5 km away from the National Crafts Museum along with the National Zoological Park
4. Pragati Maidan: It is located 2.2 kilometers away from the National Crafts Museum. Pragati Maidan is a large exhibition complex located in Delhi. The Indian World Trade Fair is organized here every year in November.
5. Humayun's Tomb: Humayun's Tomb is located 3.5 km from the National Crafts Museum in Delhi. It is located near Mathura Road in the Nizamuddin East area near Dinapanah or the Old Fort in New Delhi.

Best Time to Visit The National Craft Museum

The best time to visit the National Handicrafts and Handloom Museum, also known as the Crafts Museum, located in the capital of India, Delhi, is from October to March. The weather is pleasant and cool during these months, which is a good time to visit.

How to Reach The National Craft Museum?

Crafts Museum can be easily reached by metro, bus, or taxi with the help of Google Maps. The nearest metro station is Pragati Maidan Metro, which is located on the Blue Line. The museum is very close to the metro, where you can also walk or hire a local or battery-operated rickshaw. The nearest bus stop is also Pragati Maidan Bus Station, you can easily walk to the museum from there.
  • Address: Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
  • Nearest Metro station: Pragati Maidan Metro station 
  • Timing: Tuesday to Sunday - 10.00AM to 05.30PM
  • Tickets: Free