National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy
#5 in Art & MuseumsThe National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy showcases India's diverse traditional handicrafts through permanent galleries displaying textiles, pottery, metal work, and wood carvings from different regions, plus live demonstrations by resident artisans in outdoor workshops. Located in Pragati Maidan near the India Gate area, the museum features both indoor exhibition halls and an open-air village-style complex where visitors can watch craftspeople at work and purchase authentic handmade items directly from the makers.
Overview
The National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy showcases India's diverse traditional handicrafts through permanent galleries displaying textiles, pottery, metal work, and wood carvings from different regions, plus live demonstrations by resident artisans in outdoor workshops. Located in Pragati Maidan near the India Gate area, the museum features both indoor exhibition halls and an open-air village-style complex where visitors can watch craftspeople at work and purchase authentic handmade items directly from the makers.
Location & Contact
Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi 110001
Highlights
- Highly rated — 4.6 stars from 8,381 reviews
- Mid-range cost — a balanced spend
- In Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Planning notes
Good to know
On-file price for this Art & Museums listing in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi: $$.
On-file opening hours in New Delhi: tue 10:00-18:00, wed 10:00-18:00, thu 10:00-18:00, fri 10:00-18:00, sat 10:00-18:00, sun 10:00-18:00.
Visitor tips
4.6 from 8,381 reviews is the visitor score stored for this Art & Museums stop in New Delhi.
Stored address in New Delhi: Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi 110001.
Best for
Notes recorded for this stop in New Delhi: Rated 4.6 stars from over 8,300 visitor reviews, Mid-range pricing — good value for the area, In Pragati Maidan — fits well into a culture day across New Delhi.
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