National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Delhi
serves as the subsidiary office of the Ministry of Environment and
Forests. It was inaugurated and opened to the general public on 5th June
1978, the World Environment Day. Set up with the aim of encouraging
environmental education and initiating conservation consciousness, it
serves as one of the perfect means to introduce children into the world
of flora and fauna. A number of in-house and outreach activities are
undertaken at the museum.
The motto of National Museum of Natural History is 'Educating while
entertaining'. It aims at educating people about the rich flora and
fauna of the country, while keeping them entertained. The museum
comprises of four theme-based galleries and a number of hands-on
activity areas. The first gallery provides a basic idea about the
evolution of life, along with the brief introduction of the flora and
fauna, their natural habitats and the threats they are facing. The
second gallery is based on our ecosystems and the dangers they face.
The third gallery of the Natural History Museum revolves the endangered
species of birds and animals in the India subcontinent. Here, stress has
been given on conveying the importance, as well as the methods, of
conservation. The fourth, and the last, gallery is based on 'Cells and
Tissues'. Here, one can know about the structure and functions of the
smallest unit of life, along with the basic difference between plant and
animal cells and other related issues. The museum also has a Discovery
Room.
In this room, children get a chance to handle specimens, along with
undertaking creative activities like animal modeling. National Museum of
Natural History, situated in New Delhi, also comprises of a Bio-Science
Computer Room, an Activity Room and a Mobile Museum and so on. An added
attraction of the museum is a film show that is held everyday between
11:30 am to 3:30 pm. Last but not the least, in order to further enhance
the environmental awareness, lectures and exhibitions are also organized
frequently.
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