Find Top Attractions in India
Entry Fee & Ticket
Timings: The museum remains open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and remains closed on Mondays and other holidays. Entry Fee:- Free | Entry Fee - ₹10/- per person
Opening Time & Days
Supreme Court Museum opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Open Days
Supreme Court Museum is open every day except Mondays.
Best Time to Visit
January, February, March, April, May, June
Place Visit With
Place Type
Nearest Metro Stations
How to Reach Supreme Court Museum
Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Supreme Court Museum.
-
15.2 km awayBy air · Nearest AirportFly into IGI New Delhi Airport
-
976 m awayBy rail · Nearest Railway StationTake a train to Pragati Maidan Railway Station
-
5.9 km awayBy road · Nearest Bus TerminalCatch a bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT
About Supreme Court Museum
The Supreme Court Museum is a museum dedicated to the federal court and the Supreme Court as well as the journey of the judiciary in India. It was inaugurated in 2044 with an aim to review the history of the Supreme Court of India, galleries, and religious places by important exhibitions and help them understand about the Supreme Court and the importance of the Court. The museum also has Harappan seals, Ashoka's edicts, Nalanda copper plates and objects from the Indian legal system during the British Raj. The museum has over 1,500 items on display, including papers on the Indira Gandhi assassination, case files and documents on the Mahatma Gandhi assassination and the Shah Bano case.
The museum is divided into two parts, the first section deals with the growth and development of the Judiciary in India while the second deals with the Federal Court and the Supreme Court. In addition, the first section displays the history of the Indian legal system from the British period, Harappan seals and a priest's head, Ashoka's edicts and the Nalanda copper plate from the 9th century AD, the second gallery displays antique furniture, souvenirs, ceremonial costumes and There are wigs.
Interesting facts about Supreme Court Museum
- Silver coins, Indian postage stamps, maces, canes, wigs are displayed here.A centuries old typewriter, a copy of the judgment from the time of Rajahmundry (1804 AD) also exists.The files of the assassination case of Mahatma Gandhi and Indira are also put on display in the museum.Documentaries on the judicial history of India are telecast in the museum.The Supreme Court of India Museum organizes special exhibitions dedicated to the Indian freedom struggle. Thus it pays tribute to the freedom fighters of the country "Trail of Bhagat Singh", "Alipore Bomb Conspiracy Case".Screening of film shows on the history of the Supreme Court of India is done on a regular basis.A dated document from the 16th century, the Deed of Spiritual Succession is on display which documented the appointment of Sayyid Shah Ali Qutb's son as the successor to Dharamshala.
Supreme Court Museum FAQs:
Supreme Court Museum Neighbourhood
Explore nearby places within 5 km of Supreme Court Museum including attractions, cinemas, colleges, hospitals and more.
Explore Other Attractions Nearby
More places to visit in Delhi
