Offbeat museums to explore in India

A lot of people think that museums are boring and dull and only meant for historians and the studious kind. If you also have a similar notion about museums, you definitely need to visit these offbeat museums in India that will change your perspective for good.

Here is a list of some really quirky and interesting museums to explore in India:

Well, you read that correctly! We are talking about a full-fledged museum dedicated to toilets. The concept was developed by Mr. Bindheshwar Pathak, who is an international expert on sanitation. This unusual museum brilliantly showcases the evolution of toilets. A number of toilets are put on display here belonging to the bygone eras.

Kite flying is a cultural activity in Gujarat, and this museum is an ode to that age-old tradition. Situated at Sanskar Kendra, the museum was founded by Bhanu Shah in 1984. It houses an interesting collection of various kinds of kites and some really gorgeous photographs. Entry to the museum is free.

Mayang is a small village in Assam, which is known as the Land of Black Magic. The museum here is built around the same concept and features a range of ancient witchcraft manuscripts. Also, there are swords put on display here, which were used for sacrificing purposes. Visitors here also get to see some interesting magic shows.

It is one of the most unique and offbeat museums in India situated in Saketi region of Himachal Pradesh. The museum is a treasure-trove of ancient fossils and has a unique preservation of Shivalik mammals.

This wax museum is situated in Kanyakumari, and features a number of wax statues of eminent global personalities including Mahatma Gandhi, Michael Jackson, Mother Teresa and Einstein among others.