Crafts Museum
Crafts Museum
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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History is brought to life at this excellent museum, where artisans demonstrate traditional embroidery, weaving, carving and pottery.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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speckles
nj169 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Very well done museum with both outdoor displays of living quarters from the various Indian states as well as indoor rooms with textiles and other objects. There is also an outdoor market with handicrafts also from assorted areas in India. There is an exhibition area near the vendors where we caught a performance of some very flexible kids doing traditional dances and acrobatics. They were temple dances and as such were danced by boys dressed as and made up as females since women are not permitted to be temple dancers apparently.
Written 18 January 2020
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Jon
New Delhi, India80 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Spent a few hours at the Crafts Museum. We were glad we went and enjoyed in particular the textiles exhibits, which were curated well with great English language signage and some interactive technology. Handicrafts displays were great too, showcasing some of the amazing diversity of India. We also appreciated the short movie on women weavers. The chariot is really something too. We wanted to like the outdoor exhibits more - the positive was the peaceful setting and lovely trees. The negative was the structures were poorly signed, inaccessible, and kind of arranged randomly among construction piles and debris areas. They also have craftspeople making and selling some items, but the actual museum shop was apparently closed (indefinitely?). Cafe Lota looked promising, but the 20-minute wait stretched to over an hour so we gave up. Maybe best to put your name in before viewing the museum.
Written 21 November 2021
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Hunter Y
4 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
The crafts museum is divided into two parts, the museum section, which contains an assortment of decorative arts from antiquity, and the gallery of local artists. I was fortunate to come on a day where the museum featured female artists from various Villages across India. Speaking with the women about their art and their inspirations imbued a spirit into their crafts that i could not achieve otherwise. I was happy to see the indian government setting aside a peaceful place for these women to share their crafts.
Please visit this place when you are in delhi to support the artists. This museum doesn’t receive enough traffic and they will be grateful to host you.
Please visit this place when you are in delhi to support the artists. This museum doesn’t receive enough traffic and they will be grateful to host you.
Written 12 November 2022
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Kanika_born_a_traveller
New Delhi, India291 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Perfect please for Art lovers. Got to learn so much about our rich heritage of Art and Craft. Such beautiful Artwork at display done by such important Artist. Lot of shops to buy such amazing craft done by local Artists in the Area. We we're lucky to see an art exhibition.
Written 1 August 2022
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viageira
Scranton, PA499 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
This is well worth a visit. Plan on 2-3 hours. There is an outdoor village area as well as indoor galleries. All well organized and the audio tour in English was very helpful. Displays include representative works from many regions and groups. My favorite section was Textiles, which explains and traces the history of weaving, known to exist since 2500 B.C.E. The items on display are truly stunning. The special exhibit was Brocade, just gorgeous! Allow an additional hour for lunch at Cafe Lota. Outstanding food.
Written 22 February 2023
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Daniele B
Udine, Italy13,717 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
One of the largest existing museums in India dedicated to craftsmanship, which aims to introduce visitors to, as well as preserve, protect, and renew the tradition of local craftsmanship.
The museum is quite large, divided into different sections, diversified according to the product characteristics of the artefacts; during the visit we will therefore cross the section dedicated to fabrics and their production, the one that displays wooden sculptures and artefacts, the jewelery exhibition, the sector in which you can admire paintings from the different regions of India, a myriad of display cases displaying wood engravings, masks, statues, painted wooden or terracotta figurines, puppets.
The visit fills the eyes and fills them with surprise, faced with the incredible variety of Indian artisan production, which goes from the statuette painted in bright colors, to the facade of a typical house, with the balcony windows that seem to be embroidered, to allow the women the view from the inside, vice versa concealing the inside.
The Crafts Museum also houses its own Research Center, a library, an Auditorium, and a laboratory.
The museum is quite large, divided into different sections, diversified according to the product characteristics of the artefacts; during the visit we will therefore cross the section dedicated to fabrics and their production, the one that displays wooden sculptures and artefacts, the jewelery exhibition, the sector in which you can admire paintings from the different regions of India, a myriad of display cases displaying wood engravings, masks, statues, painted wooden or terracotta figurines, puppets.
The visit fills the eyes and fills them with surprise, faced with the incredible variety of Indian artisan production, which goes from the statuette painted in bright colors, to the facade of a typical house, with the balcony windows that seem to be embroidered, to allow the women the view from the inside, vice versa concealing the inside.
The Crafts Museum also houses its own Research Center, a library, an Auditorium, and a laboratory.
Written 30 January 2024
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Niranjan
Bengaluru, India4 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
It's quite a large area with many galleries. For an extra payment, there are headphone based audio guides. An eatery and shopping store are located near the entrance.
The textile section is particularly interesting, that's categories into states and regions. DSLR photography is chargeable.
The textile section is particularly interesting, that's categories into states and regions. DSLR photography is chargeable.
Written 8 January 2024
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Tricia H
Brisbane, Australia376 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
This fascinating museum is set in spacious gardens and includes a large section devoted to performances and craft sales. The collection is displayed in separate pavilions and includes an impressive textile section with significant examples of regional textiles, together with many other treasures. I wish I had more time to explore. It is definitely worth a visit and is a perfect respite to the bustle of Delhi.
Written 27 September 2024
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David M
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Dec 2022 • Couples
Nice audio tour. Not overwhelming. Good place to buy gifts from local artisans. Only downside is the vendors are always trying to sell you more (which is normal in India) which makes just browsing difficult.
Written 11 December 2022
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Shweta Rao
New Delhi, India8 contributions
Jan 2022
I have spent hours at Crafts Museum, if you love craft, if you want a day in Delhi but out, you go here. You sit with artisans, hear stories, buy lovely stuff at better prices than most other places. I love this one.
Written 10 December 2022
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Where is the nearest car parking?
Written 20 February 2021
Where is the nearest car parking?
Written 20 February 2021
What is the nearest metro station and going out from which gate nr and then how does one walk?
Written 9 September 2019
I suggest you ask the Museum directly.
I wish you luck.
Written 20 March 2018
I took photos outside. I don't remember about inside.
Written 20 December 2017
Hello.
I love this museum but last time I visited in September 2015 it was undergoing renovation and a lot of it was closed off. Is it open fully now?
Thanks a lot,
Maddie
Written 9 March 2016
Galleries are closed on Mondays.
Administration and library is closed on Sundays.
Written 28 March 2016
kavitabhatia2015
New Delhi, India
Hi......Am a teacher at a public school in Delhi and am planning a visit with around 350 students in early August this year....I want to know about ticket price, availability of a guide and parking facility of school vehicle,if any
Written 21 July 2015
I agree with the response given earlier. It would be a good idea to take the students there when they have craftspersons on the premises who show how they make their products eg handloom weavers. .. It's a good opportunity to showcase their work and for the students to interact with them.
You could club this trip with a visit to the science museum close by
Written 22 July 2015
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