Sangeet Natak Akademi, Gallery of Musical Instruments and Masks

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.