Sangeet Natak Akademi, Gallery of Musical Instruments and Masks

Museum Address
Rabindra Bhawan, 35 Ferozeshah Road
State
Delhi
Pin Code
110001
Email
mail@sangeetnatak.gov.in
Museum website
https://sangeetnatak.gov.in/sna/
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
No
When was the museum established?
1964
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.

The Sangeet Natak Akademi established their museum with the aim of preserving and promoting the performing arts of India. The museum aids research work and furthers documentation efforts in the area while catering to students and cultural enthusiasts. The gallery of musical instruments has over 200 instruments on permanent display. The collection is divided into percussion, wind and string instruments. The collection of percussion instruments is particularly interesting as it encompasses a large and diverse section of the display. The museum also has a collection of rare instruments, including the kachwa sitar (North India) and gettu vadyam (Tamil Nadu), which are must-see exhibits. The mask gallery is located just opposite the gallery of musical instruments. It houses a variety of masks from around India, including the famous Chhau masks of Jharkhand. While the museum itself does not have a specific shop or library, both these facilities are part of the Sangeet Natak Akademi and are easily accessible as they are on the premises themselves. There are washrooms and drinking-water facilities on the premises as well.

Photography
Yes
Videography
Yes
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
No
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
Yes
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
No
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Auditorium
Yes
Conference/ Seminar hall
Yes
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
No
Who manages the museum?
Private Organization
Person-in-charge of the museum
Curator
First Name
Jayant Raj
Last Name
Choudhary
Reference Link
Sangeet Natak Akademi Museum, SNA website and curator Jayant Choudhary
What is the average duration to see the museum?
less than 1 hour
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28.624271338336, 77.23034620285

Is the museum currently closed?
No
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A display of percussion instruments
Gallery Images
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A child next to a set of percussion instruments including a damaru, maddale, ghatam. There is also a shehnai displayed above which is a wind instrument.
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Visitors near a display of string instruments, including a sitar and an ektara and percussion instruments including a tabla. 
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Visitors near a display of string instruments including a sitar and ektara. Displayed within is a chande.
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A display of percussion instruments including a nagara and tabla.
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Front view of the instruments gallery
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A traditional percussion instrument
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A display of string instruments
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Opening Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Opening Time
09:30 a.m.
Closing Time
06:00 p.m.
Interesting things about the Museum
1. The Gallery of Musical Instruments is also called ‘Asavari’, meaning ‘spirit of the heavens’.
2. The Chhau masks of Jharkhand are displayed in the Mask Gallery. These are rare to see as it is a dying art form.
3. The kachwa sitar (North India) and gettu vadyam (Tamil Nadu) are particularly rare instruments that are displayed.
Most uninteresting aspect of the museum
There are no photos of artisans using or wearing the masks, which detracts from the experience.
Seating facilities
Yes
Elderly friendly
Yes
a. Helpfulness (guides, guards, curator, director)
Above average
a. Building
Average
c. Washrooms
Average
Name of Museum Surveyor
Pallavi Baraya