Begum Abida Ahmed Ghalib Museum
| Place | Delhi |
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| State | Delhi |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1969 |
| Museum Type | Personalia / Literary Heritage |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Mata Sundri Women's College, Mandi House, New Delhi, Delhi, 110002 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Closed on Sundays) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1971 by the Ghalib Institute, the museum is named after its founder, Begum Abida Ahmed (wife of former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed). It was created following the 1969 Ghalib Centenary celebrations to house personal relics and provide a visual history of the poet's life and times.
General Collections
The collection features personal belongings of Mirza Ghalib, unpublished letters, and dioramas depicting his era. It also includes an extensive range of postage stamps issued in his honor and specialized artworks inspired by his poetry.
Unique Historical Collections
Ghalib's Personal Relics: The museum uniquely preserves Ghalib's original pen-and-ink pots (Qalam-Dawat), headgear, and unpublished handwritten letters. It also features life-sized scale models illustrating key moments from his life in 19th-century Delhi.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/-cUUbDho-CY?si=bNUZWlaY9Oz9jRpP |
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| Video Courtesy | Ghalib Institute YT Channel |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | Not to be confused with the Ghalib Academy Museum (Nizamuddin) or Ghalib ki Haveli (Ballimaran). This museum focuses specifically on the collection curated by Begum Abida Ahmed and the Ghalib Institute trust. |
| Artifacts | Original letters (handwritten by Ghalib); Traditional lamps (Shamadaans); Mughal-era seals and coins; Calligraphy panels of the Diwan-e-Ghalib; Commemorative stamps; Replicas of 19th-century attire. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details |
+91 11-23232583 +91 99110 91757 |
| Email ID | ghalibinstitute@gmail.com |