Doctor Zakir Hussain Museum

The Zakir Hussain Museum was built to showcase the great desire of this visionary who contributed immensely to the field of education and propagated the importance of education in India. The museum displays all items and objects that belonged to Dr. Hussain throughout his lifetime including his photographs, mementos, and memorabilia. All the prestigious awards received by Dr. Hussain are also displayed at this museum.nHe's tomb is also inside the museum.nnThere is no entry fees.nNo cafeteria.

Zakir Hussain Museum DelhinWords seem to fall short so as to describe the great deeds and tremendous efforts put in by this intellectual after whom this museum is named, Zakir Husain. He was not only the third President of India but also an educationist who was one of the guiding force behind the famous Jamia Millia Islamia. Along with that he also served as the vice chancellor of the institution from 1928 and with his efforts made Jamia Millia Islamia a part of India’s fight for freedom. The museum finds its place in the premises of the institution and honours the remarkable works of the late President of India. In the first place, the tourist spot was constructed as a mausoleum in the year 1972, which with the coming years became a museum housing the essentials of Dr.Zakir Husain. Mementos, memorabilia, and photographs of Zakir Husain are put on display for the public who want to know more about the educationist.nnMAJOR HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MUSEUMnSome geological specimens are put on display along with the personal things of Zakir Husain.nThe Bharat Ratna Award with which Dr.Zakir Husain was honoured can also be seen in the museum.nVISITING TIMINGS:nMonday to Saturday - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMnClosed on SundaynTimings may change on Gandhi Jayanti (2 October)nnENTRY FEE:nNo entry feesnnADDRESSnMaulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg, Jamia Millia Islamia, Azim Dairy, Okhla, New Delhi, Delhi 110025nnHOW TO REACHnJamia Millia Islamia metro station is located 350m away from the Zakir Hussain Museum. The metro station falls on the Magenta line of Delhi Metro and is the easiest way to reach the museum.

Nice place. Museum is really nice it contains lot of dr.Zakir Hussain's stuff

The museum was built in memory of india,s 3rd president Late Dr zakir hussain Sir. The museum is very neat and clean and well maintained.

Doctor Zakir Hussain Museum is located on Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg, near Jamia Milia Islamia University, Okhla, Delhi. Dr. Zakir Hussain was treated as the most learned person. He was the founder member of Jamia Milia Islamia University, its Vice-Chancellor and the third President of India. Personal items used by Dr. Zakir Hussain and many more are on display. Many of the items displayed are very old & unique. Zakir Hussain Tomb is also situated nearby. Check Museum opening and closing timings ( 4 PM) before visit. Nearest Metro Station is JMI. Photography is not allowed in the Museum. Do visit Doctor Zakir Hussain grave/Tomb located in the same complex. Both Museum and Tomb are small and simple. Only few people visit this olace.nnDo visit and pay homage.