Shankar's International Dolls Museum

The museum contains 8,000 dolls arranged in 160 glass cases extending across 1,000 feet of wall space, representing different cultures and regions.

K. Shankar Pillai, an Indian cartoonist, founded the museum in 1965 after collecting dolls during his travels with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

The collection includes dolls wearing traditional attire from various Indian states, depicting regional customs, festivals, and social practices through miniature representations.

The museum opens from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with entrance fees of 15 rupees for adults and 5 rupees for children.

Each glass display case contains detailed documentation about the dolls' origins, manufacturing techniques, and the cultural significance of their costumes and accessories.

Location: Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg

Inception: November 30, 1965

Opening Hours: Wtorek-Niedziela 10:00-18:00; Poniedziałek off

Website: http://childrensbooktrust.com/dollsmuseum.html

GPS coordinates: 28.63039,77.24170

Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:46