National Philatelic Museum

New Delhi


Housed in an annex of this branch of India Post, the National Philatelic Museum displays sets of stamps featuring the gamut of Indian life, from personalities and human achievements, to buildings, environmental features, and national institutions. There are also a few objects previously used by posties in the field – a bugle, a lantern, a sword and a pair of daggers! You can buy sets of stamps (₹300).

Transportation

  • metro: Patel Chowk

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