EXPERIENCES,  GURUGRAM 

Heritage Transport Museum: First of its kind in India                                        

History and heritage have always been of prime interest to us. Delhi gave us loads of opportunities to discover the rich heritage of Indian history through the magnificent monuments and preserved artifacts. This time it was the Heritage Transport Museum, where we witnessed the grandeur of modes of transport that have evolved across centuries. Being one of its kind and the only transport museum in India, you cannot give it a miss. Bring this on your to-do list in NCR and tick it off your bucket list like we did.

Wheeliffng in

                                                             

A brief history

The brainchild of Mr. Tarun Thakral, the Heritage Transport Museum was opened to the public in 2013, highlighting how transport changed its course in different eras and how it influenced our lives. You can read more about it on its website.

 Truck-dhina-dhin

                                                         

The three-acre space has four levels, with each housing an extraordinary variety of transport mediums, paintings, collectibles, and audio-visuals. The audio-guided tour sheds light on the history and usage of the displayed items.

Here is a visual tour of the museum for you in brief.

The Basement

The space has vintage cars, artifacts from roadside shops, a fuel and gas station, a display of transport used in Bollywood movies, and more.

 Vintage Car collection

                                                        

The royal carriage

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

The fuel station

                                                                   
 

Peek a boo

                                                                 

 Heritage on wheels

                                                           

   A part of history

                                                          

This terracotta toy, named a bird cart, was found during the Indus Valley Civilization, which proves people were aware of the use of wheels and inspired the rest of the world

Terracotta Messenger

                                                          

First Floor

This floor houses bikes, scooters, the legacy of Hero bikes, cycles, autos, and an interesting "jugaad" from a few states.

Hamara Bajaj

                                                            

 The easiest transport mode

                                                    

Jugaad

Auto-magic

                                                                                                                                                     Jugaad

Super scooter

                                                                                                                                                                

Second Floor

The floor exhibits a small aircraft, marine transport, a library, the legacy of Maruti, the Ambassador, works of art, childhood nostalgia, and toys.

Marine transport

                                      

The first man-made bird

                                                                           

The outer premises

It has traffic signals, truck bonnets, carts, and buses from British times on display.

 Go when it's green.

                                                                                 

  Remember the hand-pulled rickshaw?

                                                    

The power of steam

                                                                     

 Note–

Timing: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed on Monday.

Entrance fees: Rs 400 for adults and Rs 200 for children. Free for kids below 3 years

How to reach: While driving from Gurgaon, cross the Kherki Daula toll and stay on the flyover. Take a left on Torau Road. Keep moving straight. The museum will be on the left.

The entire experience is enhanced by an audio guide. (The gadgets would be provided to you at the entrance.)

Wheelchair friendly: Yes (with slope ramps and an elevator).

Wheelchair friendly

                                                                                    

This is a great place for history enthusiasts, car and bike lovers, artists, photographers, kids, and elders—basically for all age groups. No one would be disappointed here. The 400 INR that you spend on tickets is totally worth it.