India
15 Best Museums in India
The museums travelers rate highest across India, with what makes each worth the trip.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 2344 tracked places in India. Updated monthly.
Salar Jung Museum
Museum · HyderabadSalar Jung Museum, located on the southern bank of the Musi River, is the third-largest museum in India.
Read our full guide →Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
Museum · MumbaiFree entryMani Bhavan is the Mumbai house that was Mahatma Gandhi's base in the city for nearly two decades (1917–1934), a modest, well-preserved building now run as a museum and memorial to his life and…
Read our full guide →Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Museum · BengaluruThe Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, located near Cubbon Park, is a dynamic science museum that invites visitors to engage with interactive displays on topics like engines, space, and electronics.
Read our full guide →Albert Hall Museum
Museum · JaipurThe Albert Hall Museum, located in the heart of Jaipur, is a stunning example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, blending Mughal, Rajput, and European styles.
Read our full guide →Darshan Museum
Museum · PuneThe Darshan Museum in Pune is a modern, interactive museum that tells the story of Sadhu Vaswani, a revered Indian spiritual leader and humanitarian.
Read our full guide →Indian Museum
Museum · KolkataThe Indian Museum, founded in 1814, is a treasure trove of cultural and scientific artifacts.
Read our full guide →Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Museum · MumbaiThe Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum, is a cultural landmark in South Mumbai.
Read our full guide →National Rail Museum
Museum · New DelhiThe National Rail Museum in New Delhi is a treasure trove for railway enthusiasts and history buffs, located in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri.
Read our full guide →Jantar Mantar
Museum · New DelhiJantar Mantar in New Delhi is a remarkable collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur.
Read our full guide →Auto World Vintage Car Museum
Museum · AhmedabadAuto World Vintage Car Museum is a paradise for automobile enthusiasts, located on the outskirts of Ahmedabad along the Sardar Patel Ring Road.
Read our full guide →Vivekanandar Illam
Museum · ChennaiVivekanandar Illam is a historic mansion in Chennai where Swami Vivekananda resided after his return from the West in 1897.
Read our full guide →Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
Museum · PuneThe Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum in Pune, Maharashtra, houses the personal collection of Dr. Dinkar G.
Read our full guide →Marble Palace (Kolkata)
Museum · KolkataThe Marble Palace is a 19th-century mansion in Kolkata, renowned for its extensive collection of Western sculptures, Victorian paintings, and a private zoo.
Read our full guide →National Gallery of Modern Art
Museum · New DelhiThe National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi is a premier institution dedicated to modern and contemporary art.
Read our full guide →Government Museum, Chennai
Museum · ChennaiThe Government Museum in Chennai, also known as the Madras Museum, is one of India's oldest museums, established in 1851.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the museums in India?
Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad is the most reviewed, with 2,860 traveler reviews and a 4.4 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of India's museums is worth going out of your way for?
Darshan Museum in Pune rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 1,247 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in India has the most museums?
New Delhi, with 3 on this list, ahead of Mumbai on 2. The list spans 9 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
How is this list of museums ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 2,344 tracked places in India. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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