To understand a vast country like India during your vacations, the best way to do it is to know its past. And the right place to start is from a museum - the storehouse of the historical, scientific, artistic and cultural treasures. The conservation of the valuables is indispensable for the knowledge of the heritage of a country.
The country of India, with its past of several thousands of years, has several museums with amazing collections. The range of the items on display is phenomenal. Right from the excavated objects, fossils of plants and animals, rock paintings to items in iron, bronze, gold; palaeo-botanical remains and archeological remains, the museums house a great cultural heritage.
During your vacations in India visit the museums of India, the focal points of the heritage conservation that are located in different cities of India. During your Mumbai vacation, visit the Taraporewala Aquarium, along the Marine drive. The museum can be visited to view the beautiful marine life comprising of some rare species of fish and wonderful pearl jewelry. The commercial capital of the country has a unique center for the artists too at the Jehangir Art Gallery. Adjoining the art gallery is the Prince of Wales Museum. The splendid building reminds the people of the colonial rulers. An insight into the history of the capital of Maharashtra can be enjoyed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Visit the city of Ahmedabad during your vacation in India. The city houses the most popular textiles museum in India - the Calico Museum. The exhibits range from the traditional fabrics in costumes to wall hangings revealing the various weaving techniques followed by the weavers. The Ambawadi museum (kite museum) happens to be another museum attracting tourists on vacation in India.
