India is a diverse land and each state here represents different cultures, traditions, costumes, languages, and sometimes even religions. The variety that the country serves is high in number. It’s not only about the present but in the past, many countries have had their influences in the form of cultures. Many of these are being preserved and celebrated by museums in the country. There are a lot of museums in India and the Sanskriti Museum is among them.
These museums display ancient architecture, mesmerizing art pieces, and objects that were used in the past. Sanskriti Museum is also an inseparable part of this list. It’s an old and unique museum that is known for preserving past traditions and has a different beauty that gives it a unique aura and charm.
History of Sanskriti Museum
The museum was established back in 1990 by O.P. Jain with the motive to showcase different traditional art pieces that people have used over the years. The main thing of this museum is the key point that defines ‘Everyday art’. Typically, it’s a set of three museums – ‘The Museum of Everyday Art’, ‘The Museum of Indian Terracotta (Tribal Art), and ‘The Textile Museum’. The entire setup was done by the Sanskriti Foundation (a foundation that advocates the history of artwork in India and its research). It is a non-profit organization run by its trustee. Earlier, it was a self-funded foundation and later it started receiving funds from the government and corporations.
Specialities of Sanskriti Museum
- The museum mainly displays terracotta sculptures and figurines that were sourced from the tribal areas of India. The entire area throws light on tribal culture and way of living. More than 1,500 terracotta items have been put on display.
- The ‘Museum of Everyday Art’ houses a large collection of domestic items that are used in daily life such as toys, nutcrackers, saucers, cups, home shrines, spoons, and other related household items.
- The third section of this beautiful museum is affectionately related to the history of textiles. It showcases the best of Indian textile masterpieces and the entire Indian textile heritage.
- Many of these items have been collected to describe the living ways of the Delhi people and how they have changed over the years.
- Sanskriti Kendra Terracotta & Metal Museum gives a fair chance to talented artists and craftsmen who have given exceptional artwork to the country. The foundation also organizes ‘Sanskriti Yatra’ workshops (a three-month residency program) for school children with the motive of promoting cultural awareness.
Location of Sanskriti Museum
People in Delhi can visit it easily as it is located around ten kilometers away from South Delhi. It is a distinct part of the “outer” section of Delhi NCR.
How to Reach Sanskriti Museum
Arjan Garh metro station which comes under the Yellow Line Huda City Centre is the nearest station from where you can reach the museum. Take any vehicle or ask locals they will guide you. From this place, it is very easy to reach the museum.
Visiting Hours
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed on Monday
Entry Fee
Free of Cost
Address
Mehrauli- Gurgaon Road, Anandagram, New Delhi
