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Shankar's International Dolls Museum

New Delhi, Delhi, India

4.2 (0)

Overview

6,500 costume dolls from 85 countries gifted to cartoonist K. Shankar Pillai — a glass-cased trip around the world's dress and dance.

Why visit: A charming, old-fashioned delight on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg.

Things to do

›World costume dolls
›Indian folk sets
›Diorama scenes
›Nehru House combo

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Travel Information

Best time

Year-round (closed Mon)

Entry fee

₹15–20

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

1–2 hrs

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