National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi, Postal museum in Sansad Marg, India
The National Philatelic Museum is a postal collection housed on the ground floor of Dak Bhawan building along Sansad Marg in New Delhi. The exhibition displays postage stamps, postal documents, and philatelic materials arranged in multiple display cases throughout the space.
The museum operates under the Department of Post and received a major renovation in 2011 to create modern exhibition spaces. This transformation improved the display conditions and added educational resources for visitors interested in postal history.
The stamps on display feature Indian figures, monuments, and nature themes that reflect the country's heritage and values. Through these designs, the postal service has documented important moments and symbols of Indian identity over time.
The museum is located near Connaught Place and opens daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with free entry. A shop inside sells philatelic items and the space is easy to navigate.
The building houses an amphitheater for talks and a specialized library focused on postal history materials. Artists regularly demonstrate stamp-related craft techniques that visitors can observe during their visit.
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