Indraprastha Museum of Art and Archaeology
| Place | Delhi |
|---|---|
| State | Delhi |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1997 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological / Art / Educational |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | B-17, Qutab Institutional Area Rd, NRPC Colony, Block B, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, Delhi 110016 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Monday to Friday Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1998 by the Indian Archaeological Society, this museum is located in the Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi. It was founded to showcase the continuity of Indian civilization and to provide a visual timeline of the nation's cultural and artistic evolution from prehistoric times.
General Collections
Features a rich assemblage of prehistoric tools, Harappan pottery, terracotta figurines, ancient coins, and medieval stone sculptures. It also houses specialized galleries on Indian epigraphy and traditional textiles.
Unique Historical Collections
Houses rare excavated materials from the Indraprastha (Purana Qila) region, providing archaeological evidence related to the legendary city. It also features a significant collection of "Painted Grey Ware" (PGW) pottery.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The museum serves as a practical laboratory for students and researchers of the Indian Archaeological Society's post-graduate diploma programs; it is known for its thematic arrangement of "Unity in Diversity." |
| Artifacts | PGW pottery shards, Harappan beads, Sunga and Kushana terracottas, Pala sculptures, and a collection of ancient Indian seals. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 11 2652 3728 +91 11 2685 9774 |
| Email ID | indarchaeology@gmail.com |