NCR Weekend Getaway Guide: The Heritage Transport Museum in Gurgaon

If you are a family of vehicle enthusiasts and happen to be around Gurgaon, head straight to this one-of-its-kind Heritage Transport Museum, a goldmine for travel junkies and perfect for the kids too!

Housed about 40 KM from Gurgaon, the Heritage Transport Museum is stunning and well-maintained, a goldmine for transit junkies, packed with information and dozens of the actual vehicles used to transport high-flying Indians over the past 150 years. Run by Mr. Tarun Thakral of Le Meridien, New Delhi, the museum houses an eclectic collection of vintage cars (from IMPALA to Pontiac), hand carts, palanquins, boats, a train compartment, Pakistani truck-art by famous artist Anjum Rana, and even a bi-plane. Built on a 3 acre complex, the museum is spread over four air-conditioned floors that offer over 100,000 square feet of exhibition space, library and reference centre, mini auditorium, souvenir shop, and cafeteria.

What’s on offer?

Take your kids on a walk through time and explore the history of transport in India, although I felt they need to make it more interactive for the kids. Lots of vintage cars, buses, mini Vespas to see; but they can’t really clamber or touch it, and that could be a little disappointing for little kids. (Disclaimer: I am not endorsing touching the displays here, in India you can’t really allow that). I felt a nice play area where kids can indulge in a vehicle-related activity would have been nice. Though, after checking the four floors of the museum kids can enjoy a day of painting, pottery, horse and camel ride in the outdoor plush green area—but they can do that anywhere, right?

Mommy Tips:

• It felt great to visit a museum like this in India with great exhibits, informative displays and without any jostling for space.
• Cafeteria is running but there are limited things on offer (Pastas, Popcorns and Yippee noodles are not my thing)
• One can spend 3-4 hours easily exploring the museum
• Souvenirs are expensive as all the cars and trucks are designed and decorated by famous artist Anjum Rana. However, it’s worth paying for if you are into that kind of stuffs.
• The entire place is accessible by stroller and wheelchair

Verdict:

Highly Recommended.

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