Shankar's International Dolls Museum, Delhi

Name: Shankar's International Dolls Museum
Address: 4, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi, 110002, India
Telephone: +91 11 2331 6970

#79 among attractions in Delhi

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Facts and practical information

The International Dolls Museum is a large collection of dolls in Delhi, India. It was set up by K. Shankar Pillai, a political cartoonist. Housed in the Children's Book Trust building on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, accessed through a separate entrance, a winding staircase, leading up to a foyer. The museum has a floor area of 5,184.5 sq ft and occupies a portion of the first floor. ()

Local name: शंकर अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय गुड़िया संग्रहालय, नई दिल्लीEstablished: 30 November 1965 (59 years ago)Coordinates: 28°37'50"N, 77°14'30"E

Address

4, Bahadur Shah Zafar MargCentral Delhi (Minto Road)Delhi 110002 India

Contact

+91 11 2331 6970

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Shankar's International Dolls Museum open?

Shankar's International Dolls Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Shankar's International Dolls Museum?

Nearby attractions include Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi (9 min walk), Khooni Darwaza, Delhi (10 min walk), Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi (13 min walk), Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi (15 min walk).

How to get to Shankar's International Dolls Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shankar's International Dolls Museum:

Bus

Lala Rama Chandra Aggarwal Chowk • Lines: 405, 419, 425, 502, 793 (3 min walk)
Lala Ram Chandra Aggarwal Chowk • Lines: 405, 419, 425, 429, 502, 793 (3 min walk)

Metro

Ito • Lines: Violet Line (5 min walk)
Pragati Maidan • Lines: Blue Line (13 min walk)

Train

Tilak Bridge (8 min walk)
Shivaji Bridge (24 min walk)