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🎨 Museums for Kids in East Delhi, India

6 children's museums, science centers, and interactive exhibits rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in East Delhi

National Museum, New Delhi history museum in Delhi, DL🎨 Museum
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4.6(20,486)$6 mi away

The National Museum offers an excellent introduction to India's rich heritage through interactive exhibits that captivate young minds. With over 200,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of history, plus a dedicated children's section designed for hands-on learning, families can explore ancient sculptures, miniature paintings, and archaeological treasures in an air-conditioned, comfortable environment.

🕑 2.5 to 3.5 hours

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National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy tourist attraction in Delhi, DL🎨 Museum
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The National Crafts Museum offers a colorful, hands-on journey through India's rich artistic heritage that captivates children with live artisan demonstrations, interactive workshops, and vibrant textile displays. Kids can watch potters, weavers, and craftspeople at work, touch traditional artifacts, and even participate in craft-making sessions that bring India's cultural traditions to life in an engaging, educational way.

🕑 2.5-3.5 hours

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Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum museum in Delhi, DL🎨 Museum
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4.5(15,982)$6 mi away

This historic home turned museum offers older children and teens a meaningful introduction to modern Indian history through the preserved residence of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The peaceful gardens provide a calm space for reflection, while educational exhibits help families understand India's political heritage and the significant role of the Gandhi-Nehru family in shaping the nation.

🕑 1.5 to 2 hours

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National Science Centre tourist attraction in Delhi, DL🎨 Museum
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4.4(27,654)$4 mi away

The National Science Centre in Delhi is a wonderland for curious young minds, featuring over 500 hands-on exhibits that make learning science fun and interactive. Kids can explore everything from dinosaur fossils to human biology displays, watch spectacular shows in the planetarium, and experience films on the giant IMAX screen, making it one of Delhi's top educational attractions for families.

🕑 3-4 hours

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National Rail Museum history museum in Delhi, DL🎨 Museum
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4.4(27,206)$8 mi away

The National Rail Museum is a train lover's paradise featuring over 100 vintage locomotives and carriages spread across 11 acres. Kids can climb aboard historic steam engines, ride a real toy train around the grounds, and explore interactive exhibits that bring India's railway heritage to life in a hands-on way that makes history fun.

🕑 2.5 to 3 hours

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Nehru Planetarium, New Delhi planetarium in Delhi, DL🎨 Museum
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4.1(3,539)$7 mi away

Nehru Planetarium offers an exciting journey through space and astronomy with dome theater shows specially designed for young learners. Located in the heart of New Delhi, this budget-friendly attraction combines education with wonder, featuring engaging presentations that bring the cosmos to life for children of all ages.

🕑 1.5-2 hours including the show and exploring exhibits

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