Museum Address
Plot No-168/1, next to Chausath Khamba, Nizamuddin West -110013
City
State
Delhi
Pin Code
110013
Phone Number
When was the museum established?
1969
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
Mirza Ghalib Museum in New Delhi is a museum on the life and times of the 18th century Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib. The museum presents pictures of Ghalib's residences, food habits, and attires of the poet and his times. There are seals and coins dated to the Mughal period, postage stamps, and specimens of Ghalib's handwriting housed in this museum. Paintings of renowned artists like those of M F Hussain, Satish Gujral, and Anis Farooqui are some of the main attractions at the museum. Ghalib's poetry in calligraphy and other artworks based on Ghalib’s poetry are also on display.
Photography
No
Videography
No
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
No
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Auditorium
Yes
Who manages the museum?
Others
Others:
Ghalib Academy
Person-in-charge of the museum
Other
First Name
Dr. Aqil
Last Name
Ahmad
What is the average duration to see the museum?
less than 1 hour
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
28.5914656, 77.2432445
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
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Original letters of Ghalib
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Ghalib's Attire
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Map War of 1857
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Old Coins
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Old photo of Chandani Chowk (1857)
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Getting there
Nearest Metro: JLN stadium
Opening Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Opening Time
09:00 a.m.
Closing Time
05:00 p.m.