--- title: "School and Institution Group Visit at National Crafts Museum" description: "Guided school field trip through living craft galleries and a heritage village" category: "Educational Trip" city: "Delhi NCR" canonical_url: "https://www.xperiyo.com/delhi/educational-trip/school-institution-group-visit-crafts-museum" --- # School and Institution Group Visit at National Crafts Museum Educational Trip - Pragati Maidan, Delhi NCR - Verified **Price:** from INR 300 to INR 300 **Capacity:** up to 200 guests **Address:** Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi, 110001 **Official website:** http://nationalcraftsmuseum.nic.in/ ## About A guided educational visit built for schools and institutions at the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, the campus designed by Charles Correa beside Purana Qila. Students move through galleries of folk and tribal art, cultic and courtly crafts and textiles, then explore an open air Village Complex of traditional huts, an Aiyanaar shrine, a carved haveli and a towering wooden chariot. Live craft demonstrations let students see artisans at work, turning a school trip into a hands on lesson in India living heritage. Large groups are requested to reserve their slot in advance for a smooth visit. ## Good for - Educational Trip - Day Picnic for Schools - School Adventure Trip - Community Service ## Amenities - Live Crafts Demonstration -- Students watch visiting artisans and weavers reveal the tools, techniques and processes behind traditional Indian crafts, daily from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. - Folk and Tribal Gallery -- A hands on learning stop with folk and tribal objects in wood, clay, terracotta, cane, bamboo and metal gathered from across India. - Textile Gallery -- India textile heritage explained through Kalamkari, Jamawar, Pashmina, Kantha, Chikankari, Bandhani and tribal weaves. - Open Air Village Complex -- A walk through traditional huts, an Aiyanaar shrine, a carved haveli and an 18th century wooden chariot that brings rural India to life. - Cultic and Courtly Craft Gallery -- Objects tracing the religious, spiritual and ritual traditions of Hindu, Jain, Buddhist and Muslim communities. - Cafe Lota -- On campus cafe serving regional vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian food for student group meals. ## Packages ### Indian Visitor (Popular) INR 0 per person - Full access, 1 to 2 hours recommended - Free entry for Indian nationals - Access to all galleries, Village Complex and crafts demonstrations ### Foreign Tourist INR 300 per person - Full access, 1 to 2 hours recommended - Access to all galleries, Village Complex and crafts demonstrations ## Add-ons - **Pottery workshops** -- INR 50 per person - pottery making experience ## FAQ **What are the visiting hours for school groups?** Galleries are open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday to Sunday, and are closed on Monday. Crafts demonstrations run daily 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. **Is there an entry fee for students?** Entry is free for Indian nationals. Foreign nationals pay Rs. 300 per person. **How far ahead should a school book?** Schools and institutions visiting in large groups are requested to reserve their slot in advance to ensure a smooth visit. **Is food available for the group?** Yes. Cafe Lota on campus serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian regional Indian cuisine. **How do I book for a group or multiple people?** Submit your booking as a lead on xperiyo.com with the number of people and your preferred date of visit, and the team will confirm your slot. **How long does a visit take?** Most groups spend 1 to 2 hours, and a craft focused visit with the demonstration and village complex can run longer. **Is parking available for school buses?** Valet parking is available at the main entrance on Bhairon Marg, a short distance from the Mathura Road junction. ## Guides & planning - [5 Free Places to Visit in Delhi NCR in 2026 | INR 0 Plans](https://www.xperiyo.com/blog/5-free-places-to-visit-in-delhi-ncr-in-2026-0-plans) -- Looking for free places to visit in Delhi NCR? 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