National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

The museum houses over 33,000 specimens of traditional handicrafts, including textiles, metal works, sculptures, and tribal paintings from across Indian states.

The museum complex, designed by architect Charles Correa, originated from a crafts showcase established during the 1972 Asian Games in Delhi.

Master craftspeople demonstrate traditional techniques monthly, creating textiles, pottery, woodwork, and metalwork while sharing their knowledge with museum visitors.

The museum remains open from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM, with entry fees of 20 rupees for Indians and 300 rupees for international visitors.

The museum incorporates a village complex featuring authentic rural structures that display traditional craft-making environments from different Indian regions.

Location: National Capital Region

Address: Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Phone: +911123371370

Website: http://nationalcraftsmuseum.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 28.61361,77.24250

Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:13