A small, but well documented, museum, known as the
National Museum of Natural History, is the best place to view the varied
flora and fauna of India. It is situated in FICCI building at
Barakhambha road in New Delhi. It was opened for the people on 5th June
1978. The museum was the brain child of former Prime Minister Smt.
Indira Gandhi. There is a Discovery and Activity Room for kids, where
Children can participate in creative activities, such as animal
modeling. It is maintained by the Ministry of Environment & Forests,
with an aim to promote environmental education and create awareness
among the people.
The museum boasts of several specialized galleries that have been
designed for different target groups. There are four main exhibit
galleries, namely, The Introduction of Natural History, Nature's Network
Ecology and Conservation and Cell - The Basic Unit of Life. The National
Museum of Natural History also has a Bio-Science Computer Room, an
Activity Room and a Mobile Museum. There is a daily film show at the
museum, between 11.30 am to 3.30 pm. Regular lectures and exhibitions
are also organized here from time to time. Natural History Museum
remains closed on Saturday.
