National Philatelic Museum, Delhi

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The National Philatelic Museum at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, India, is operated by the Department of Post. The facility. which is housed on the ground floor of a building, underwent a redevelopment in 2011. It now hosts an amphitheater for presentations and discussions, a library and an area where artists can be seen at work, as well as displays of postage stamps and related items. The Museum has displayed number of frames in which exhibits of Post Independence era stamps can impress any Visitor with its charm. The frames have been arranged beautifully in different sections like section for Sheetlets, section for different themes, Section for Stamps from different countries. ()

Coordinates: 28°37'21"N, 77°12'48"E

Address

Pandit Pant Marg Area, Sansad Marg Road AreaNew Delhi (N.D. Charge 4)Delhi 110001 India

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+91 11 2303 6447

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Nearby attractions include: National Museum, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament Museum, Jantar Mantar.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Philatelic Museum open?

National Philatelic Museum is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to National Philatelic Museum?

Nearby attractions include Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi (10 min walk), Jantar Mantar, Delhi (11 min walk), Parliament Museum, Delhi (11 min walk), Parliament House, Delhi (12 min walk).

How to get to National Philatelic Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Philatelic Museum:

Metro

Patel Chok • Lines: Yellow Line (2 min walk)
Janpath • Lines: Violet Line (10 min walk)

Bus

Patel Chok • Lines: 740Ext (5 min walk)
Akashwani Bhawan • Lines: 166, 181A, 391, 410, 410A, 433, 460, 540, 548, 604, 610, 620, 740B (5 min walk)

Train

Shivaji Bridge (29 min walk)