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Museum of Indian folk, tribal and courtly crafts at Pragati Maidan, with a village complex, live artisan demonstrations and Cafe Lota.
Founded in 1956, the museum holds more than 35,000 objects, including textiles, metalwork, tribal art and folk crafts. Its open-air village complex has traditional houses from different regions of India. Artisans demonstrate and sell their crafts on site. Entry is free for Indian visitors.
Highlights
- Village complex
- Textile gallery
- Bhuta collection from Karnataka
- Live craft demonstrations
- Museum shop
- Cafe Lota
Tips
- Check the notices page; it can close for events at Pragati Maidan (e.g. 10-13 Sep 2026 for a BRICS event)
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