The National Museum will further arouse your interest in India. Opened on August 15, 1949 (to coincide with India's Independence Day from Britain), the museum houses sculptures, paintings, jewellery, research materials and much more, from archaeological materials to objects of historical significance. Artworks are lined up here and there, making it feel like a museum of treasures. All of the existing exhibits were originally displayed at the Durbar Hall in Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace) and were moved to the current museum in 1960. Currently, the museum boasts a collection of over 200,000 works of art brought from all over India, spanning over 5,000 years.
There are several things you cannot miss when visiting this place, including Buddhist art, Tantric art, jewelry and ancient coins, exhibits depicting the lifestyle of the ethnic groups living in northern India, textiles, and sculptures. It may be impossible to cover everything in just one day, such as musical instruments.
In addition to the museum, there is a library inside that is open to researchers and scholars, and they also offer free guided tours and film performances, so it's a good idea to check it out while you're there. Museum Shop Copies of the sculptures exhibited in the museum, books about Indian culture and art, photo books, postcards, guidebooks, and other handicrafts that make perfect souvenirs are on display. Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace): Located near the State House, Rashtrapati Bhawan is the residence of the President, the head of state. This building, which is currently the presidential residence, was used as the official residence of the Viceroy of India during the British Raj, and was designed in the style of a palace complex.
Constructed of yellow and red sandstone and marble of various colors, this gigantic palace has 340 rooms, 35 lobbies, vast and well-kept gardens and courtyards, and 37 fountains, making it one of the largest palaces in India. It is considered one of the proudest buildings in the world. Public access to such an important building is understandably restricted, but the famous Mughal Gardens (arguably India's best botanical garden, with thousands of rare and valuable varieties of trees, flowers, and fruits) General admission is allowed from late February to mid-March every year.