Indian Air Force Museum Palam

The Indian Air Force Museum Palam is an aviation museum located in New Delhi with both outdoor and indoor exhibition spaces. The site displays numerous aircraft types, radar equipment, weapons, and military uniforms from different periods of Indian Air Force operations.

The museum was established in 1967 to document India's aviation history since the Indian Air Force was founded in 1932. It traces the key developments in the country's aircraft capabilities and their role in national defense matters.

The museum reflects India's journey in aviation technology and its role in national defense over many decades. Visitors experience how the country developed its own aircraft capabilities and technical expertise.

The museum is located near the international airport and can be reached by public transportation. Plan your visit on a weekday when there are typically fewer crowds and more exhibition options available.

The museum preserves aircraft that were captured during foreign conflicts as well as rare planes still capable of flying. These special pieces reveal technical differences between various air forces and military strategies from past decades.