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Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum, Delhi
Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum: One of the best places to visit in Delhi
Entry Fee & Ticket
No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum is open most days except Saturdays, Sundays, and national/postal holidays Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum opening and closing timing is 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Best Time to Visit
July, August, September, October, November, December
Place visit with
Family, Parents, Siblings
Place Type
Art Galleries & Museum, Museum and Gallery
Official Info
Nearest Metro Station
About Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum, also known as the National Museum of Music, Dance and Drama, is a cultural institution in India dedicated to preserving and promoting the country's performing arts heritage. The Sangeet Natak Akademi was inaugurated on 31 May 1952 by the Indian Ministry of Education. It was established to showcase and celebrate the rich and diverse traditions of Indian music, dance and drama. It serves as a repository for artifacts, costumes, instruments and other materials related to the performing arts. There is a wide range of exhibitions that highlight various aspects of the performing arts traditions of India. The collection includes costumes, musical instruments, masks, puppets, manuscripts, photographs and audiovisual material. The museum serves as an important educational resource for researchers, scholars, students and enthusiasts interested in Indian performing arts. It provides insight into the historical, cultural and artistic dimensions of these art forms.
Interesting facts about Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum
- The Akademi is a reference library containing about 22,000 books.
- The Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum houses a large collection of puppets, representing various types of puppetry.
- These include wooden 'Kathputli' string puppets from Rajasthan, 'Benir Putul' glove puppets from West Bengal, 'Kalasutri' puppets from Maharashtra and 'Tolu Bomlata' shadow puppets from Andhra Pradesh.
- The gallery provides access to reference material for researchers, enthusiasts and visitors, as well as photography and filming if you feel the need.
- It is a wonderful place to showcase the rich Indian cultural heritage to the world Shows It includes performing arts and cultural groups from all over India and their shows are regularly organized here.
- The Akademi has facilities like Audio-Visual Centre, Library, past and present equipment and many Awards are also given to outstanding artists during its annual award ceremonies, which become a hallmark for artists.
How to reach Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum
Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum FAQs:
𝒜. It is located at Ferozeshah Road, Delhi.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum: Timings:- This museum is open from Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm. It remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Entry Fee: Free.
𝒜. You should visit Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum during July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.
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