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Nehru Museum
 To
the south of Rashtrapati Bhawan Tinmurti Rd the house
that was built as per plan and design of Robert Tor Russel
in 1948 as the residence of the British Commander-in-chief,
has been converted as the residence of the Prime Minister
of India in 1954. Since then the residence of Jawaharlal
Nehru was at Tinmurti.
After his death in 1964, it was converted to Nehru Museum.
In his private life, and as a Prime Minister, the prizes
he got are on display. The photographs of Nehru is also
of an added attraction. A library is also opened. Open
from 10-00 to 16-30, except Monday. Open to all. In season,
at 11-30, 13-30, 15-30, 16-30 you may view Nehru's life
as a part of Indian freedom struggle in Nehru planetarium
or Son-et-Lumiere at Tinmurti. Ticket Rs 10 and Rs 5,
3014673. The rose garden at Tinmurti is beautiful. At
Jawaharjyoti Garden, the historical speech on 14-15 August,
1947 has been inscribed in stone there.
Dolls Museum
 Sankar's
International Dolls Museum was founded in 1954. More
than 6000 Variety representing almost 85 countries of
the world are on display in the museum. Dolls of Japan
deserves special mention.
However, 1/3 of total dolls is Indian - Indian cultural
and the cultural life style has been projected in the
fashions of dolls. The ticket is Re 1. Except Monday
open every day from 10-00 to 17-00. Besides, there is
B C Roy Children's Library and children's play corner.
The doll museum is situated at Nehru House close to
Income Tax Office at Bahadur Sah Jaffar Marg near Delhi
Gate.
Rail Transport Museum
 Located
in the south of Delhi close to the diplomatic area of
Chanakayapuri it traces, through exhibits, the 140 year-old
history of the Indian Railways. The museum, established
in 1977, and spread over a ten-acre area, is the first
of its kind in India. The highlights include the Fairy
Queen of 1885 the oldest working steam locomotive, the
luxury saloon of the Prince of Whales and the saloon
of the Maharaja of Mysore.
Timings: summer 0830 to 1130 and 1600 to 1730 hours,
winter: 0900 to 1730 hours. It is closed on Mondays.
National Rail Museum
 It
was built as per plan of British architect M G Satto
on 1957, 1st Feb, on the carpet area of 10 acres of
land. The museum displays 27 locomotives and 17 carriage.
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The saloon car of the Maharaja of Baroda (1886), the
carriage of the Maharaja of Mysore made of teak covered
with ivory; the cabin of the Prince of Wales (1876),
the carriage in which the ashes of Gandhiji was carried
in 1948; Fairy Queen of 1855 (oldest steam engine in
the world); evolution of Indian Rail from steam engine
to present era are vividly displayed. .
Even, the skull of an elephant who struck a Mail train
in 1894, with his head is also projected here in the
exhibition. The Toy train is running - you may buy here
as a souvenir of your visit. Restaurant and Libraries
are also there. .
Beautiful Tibetian handicrafts are on display which
were brought with Dalai Lama from Lasa in Tibbet House
at 16 Jorhbagh close to Hotel Oberoi. Tibetian handicrafts
are on sale. Open from Monday to Friday between 9-30
to 13-00 and 14-00 to 17-00 except Sunday and Saturday.
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In the evening, view the film show on Light and Sound
at Red Fort in Hindi or English version Son-et-Lumiere
or the history from Mughal to Indian Independence. .
Collect your ticket and information from ITDC, L Block,
Connaught Place, 3320331. Opp to Red Fort is Chandni
Chowk, Parliament St, and Connaught Circus- visit on
foot. New Delhi is growing gradually day to day. Chanakyapuri
is the symbol of latest architectural and sculptural
designs. All Foreign Embassies, Consulates and Diplomatic
Enclaves are at Chanakyapuri.
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