Ghalib Academy — Attraction in Nizamuddin

It's sad that a poet of his stature has been provided memory with so unkempt conditions. There is very little in the museum to understand and know about the great poet that he was. The delhi tourism site says that the academy has a painting of Galib made by M.F. Hussain but it wasn't there when we visited. Apparently the painting was gone for some exhibition but the care taker was not actually aware. It's a shame that such great people's life is buried under carelessness and indifference. People, especially youngsters visit to seek inspiration and return disappointed. Surely the place needs a...

This place hosts numerous artefacts from the era of Ghalib Saab.

Most notably his dresses, communiques and favourite things to eat have been kept on display here.

I am particularly happy to say that the warden of the third floor is extremely kind and gentle. He is very warm and welcoming to visitors.

Om the second floor is the library with several books.

Right next to the academy is the grave of the legend Mirzab Ghalib Saab.

One of the most beautiful experience I recall is seeing Mata Vaishno Devi's token coin in the display.

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Today I visited Ghalib Academy. Ghalib Academy is situated at Plot No-168 1, near Alami Markaz Banglewali Masjid, Nizamuddin West, New Delhi, Delhi-110013. The academy dedicated to the great Urdu poet (shayar) Mirza Ghalib. The academy has an auditorium, library, museum and art gallery. People from all over the world came here to know about the Mirza Ghalib and his writing and contributions to the literature. People buy here books, journas and magazines on Mirza Ghalib. I also bought some books on Mirza Ghalib. Love to visit...