How to Reach: Tourists can either take local buses
from various points within the city to reach this
museum or they can hire auto-rickshaws and taxis or metro rail. Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi Railway Station Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat Functional Metro Station: Central Secretariat Nearest International Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport Time required for sightseeing:Approx 40 minutes
Nehru Memorial Museum is located in one of the
most imposing and stately buildings of Lutyen's New Delhi, Teen Murti Bhavan on Teen Murti Road. Originally the official home of the British commander-in-chief of the Indian army, this Depicting various facets of life of the great statesman, the memorial has a fine collection of rare photographs from his family album, his personal letters and newspaper clippings providing detailed information on National Movement of India. The visitors can view Nehru's bedroom, study room and drawing room as he left them through large glasses. These spacious teak-paneled rooms with high ceilings are laid with some very personal belongings of the able leader. There are also on display his stylish clothes of summer and winter reflecting his elegant taste apart from gifts, treasured curios, presents and precious awards he received during his lifetime from various countries and organizations • An eternal flame burns representing the values and foresightedness of Nehruji just near the beautiful flower garden at the back of the house. Besides it, there is also a rock carved out with thankful words of the dynamic person for his countrymen. Teen Murti House also has a rich library, Nehru Memorial Library, which is an excellent research center for Indian History. The library has the provision to give temporary membership to interested persons. Nearby Tourist Attractions Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, Gandhi Smriti, Dilli Haat, Safdarjung Tomb, Rastrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Jantar Mantar, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Hanuman Mandir
• The Nehru Planetarium in New Delhi built in the memory of the India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. it's primary aim is to promote astronomy education. The regular programmes of the Planetarium include public show. Special Attraction/Annual Events -: Throughtout the year , the planetarium coordinates various astronomy quiz contests astrophotography workshops, space art contests, telescope making workshops, evening or night sky watch and public lectures. Time to Visit -: Tuesday- Sunday, Monday Closed Show Timing English : 11:30 am Hindi : 01:30 pm English : 03:00 pm Hindi : 04:00 pm • Nehru Museum and Planetarium is situated at the erstwhile residence of Late Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. It is the best place to learn about the history of the Independence Movement of India. The museum offers photographs of Jawaharlal Nehru in various phases of his life. The colonial building structure has high ceilings, teak panels, spacious verandas and well-maintained gardens. Prior to independence, this building served as the official residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in India. Nehru lived here for 16 years. Also known as Teenmurti Bhawan, it now houses a museum, a library and a planetarium, dedicated to Nehru. The personal museum here is actually the bedroom, the drawing room and the study preserved exactly as they were at the time of Nehru's death. They have a visual display of his achievements, his childhood and youth. The Gifts Gallery exhibits some of the priceless gifts received by Nehru during his travel in India and overseas, including the Bharat Ratna medal that was awarded to him in 1955. The Jawahar Jyoti, the eternal flame that is kept burning day and night, symbolizes the ideals of Jawaharlal Nehru • Nehru Museum and Planetarium is situated at the erstwhile residence of Late Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. It is the best place to learn about the history of the Independence Movement of India. The museum offers photographs of Jawaharlal Nehru in various phases of his life. The colonial building structure has high ceilings, teak panels, spacious verandas and well-maintained gardens. Prior to independence, this building served as the official residence of the Commander-in- Chief of the British forces in India. Nehru lived here for 16 years. Also known as Teenmurti Bhawan, it now houses a museum, a library and a planetarium, dedicated to Nehru. The personal museum here is actually the bedroom, the drawing room and the study preserved exactly as they were at the time of Nehru's death. They have a visual display of his achievements, his childhood and youth. The Gifts Gallery exhibits some of the priceless gifts received by Nehru during his travel in India and overseas, including the Bharat Ratna medal that was awarded to him in 1955. The Jawahar Jyoti, the eternal flame that is kept burning day and night, symbolizes the ideals of Jawaharlal Nehru • Unlike the boring and droning Government museums that we are used to, The Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum comes as a breath of fresh air. A vibrant place, full of entertaining information regarding the woodcarvings, musical instruments, creations and types of textiles and handicrafts, the museum provides a quiet relief for the tired legs and fatigued body to relax and enjoy the culture of Arunachal Pradesh. There is also a special section on archeological finds. A workshop located inside the Handicrafts section prides itself on its expertise on traditional cane manufacture and one can witness the work as it progresses. An informative library with books ranging from the state to world activities is also open to public.