7. Shankar International Doll Museum, Delhi

Located in the Children's Book Trust Building on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, the Shankar International Doll Museum is a true dreamland for children. The Shankar Museum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city; the idea behind the museum was conceptualised by the famous cartoonist K. Shankar Pillai. Separated into two sections, the warehouse has over 160 shelves filled with dolls worldwide. At the time of its creation, in 1965, the museum opened with only about 500 dolls; however, now, the number has ballooned to a collection of 6,500 dolls from over 85 countries, 500 of which are from the different states of India.

Spread over an area of 5000 square feet; the museum has two sections: one to display dolls from Western nations and the second to display dolls from India and Asian countries. It also has a workshop area where tourists can learn the art of making dolls. The dollhouse has been designed with various themes, including man on the moon, Mexican aborigines, Japanese kabuki dancers, etc. The Shankar Museum is the largest of its kind in all of India. Considered the best option for children's day, the museum is frequented by visitors throughout the year.