Museum of Archaeology

The Museum of the Archaeological Survey of India lies within the 'Mumtaz Mahal' or 'Mumtaz Palace' which is situated on the southern most Pavilion of the Emperor's Palace within the premises of the Red Fort complex or Lal Qila (Lal Quila) in New Delhi and is easily accessible by local transport. This Museum was established in 1974 with the main purpose of creating one centre that would house all the rich historical elements and fragments of ancient relics that are reminiscent of the past and form the nodal of Heritage possessions of India's pride and glory. An archaeology museum is a museum that specializes in the display of archaeological artifacts. Many are in the open air, such as the Ancient Agora of Athens and the Roman Forum. Others display artifacts inside buildings, such as National Museum of Beirut and Cairo's Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Still others, display artifacts both outside and inside, such as the Tibes Indigenous Ceremonial Center. Some archaeology museums, such as the Western Australian Museum, may also exhibit maritime archaeological materials. These appear in its Shipwreck Galleries, a wing of the Maritime Museum. This Museum has also developed a 'museum-without-walls' through a series of underwater wreck trails.