The Sulabh International Museum of Toilets in Mahavir Enclave, New Delhi, explores how toilets and sanitation have changed across history and cultures. Its collection ranges from ancient sanitation history to Victorian and Edwardian objects, with free entry and guided tours available according to the museum’s visit page.
- Address: Sulabh Bhawan, RZ-83, Dabri–Palam Road, Mahavir Enclave, New Delhi.
- Entry: free, according to the museum’s visit page.
- Time to allow: 1–2 hours on average.
What does the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets cover?
The Sulabh International Museum of Toilets traces the history of toilets and sanitation from 2500 BC to the present, connecting technology with social customs, toilet etiquette, sanitary conditions and legislation.
Established in New Delhi in 1992 by Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of the Sulabh Sanitation and Social Reform Movement, the museum presents sanitation as both a practical and social history.
Objects include privies, chamber pots, toilet furniture, bidets and water closets dating from 1145 AD to modern times, alongside poems about toilets and their use. The museum’s displays also include carved and painted urinals and commodes, medieval commode models, and a replica of a mobile commode shaped like a treasure chest.
The “Toilet Tales” gallery focuses on British sanitation from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. Its original Victorian and Edwardian objects include water closets, cisterns, chamber pots, bathtubs, signage and personal-hygiene items.
How do you get to the museum from the airport area?
The museum is at Sulabh Bhawan, RZ-83, Dabri–Palam Road, Mahavir Enclave, New Delhi 110045. The full address is RZ-83, Dabri–Palam Road, Kali Nagar, Mahavir Enclave I, Mahavir Enclave Part 1, so use it when arranging a ride or checking directions. The museum is about 7.1 km from Airport Mayank, where you can book a room at this three-star hotel.
Dashrathpuri station on the Magenta Line is the nearest metro station, according to Museum of India.
What are the opening hours and entry details?
Entry is free, and the museum says free parking and guided tours are available. Confirm the schedule before you travel.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 11:00–17:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
To arrange a guided tour, the museum asks visitors to call or write ahead; groups are also invited to contact the museum. Its phone number is 011 25053646 and its email is info@sulabhinternational.org. The museum’s visitor information also mentions facilities for people with special needs, two wheelchairs available on demand and a ground-floor tour route.
How much time should you allow?
Allow around 1–2 hours for the museum. That gives you time to follow the collection from its long history of sanitation through the objects and the “Toilet Tales” gallery. If you want a guided tour, contact the museum in advance rather than assuming one will be available on arrival.
What should you confirm before leaving?
Confirm opening hours and any tour arrangements directly with the museum before setting out, since its published schedules do not match. The museum also has hygienic toilet facilities and free parking. For hotel-to-airport arrangements, use this guide to getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Airport Hotel Mayank Residency.
Before you go: check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Where is the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets?
It is in Sulabh Bhawan at RZ-83, Dabri–Palam Road, Mahavir Enclave, New Delhi. The fuller address includes Kali Nagar and Mahavir Enclave Part 1.
Is entry to the museum free?
Yes. Entry is free of cost.
Which metro station is nearest?
Dashrathpuri station on the Magenta Line is the nearest metro station, according to Museum of India. For wider travel around the city, the New Delhi metro connects destinations beyond the airport area.
Can you arrange a guided tour?
The museum says guided tours are provided and asks visitors to call or write to book one. Groups are invited to contact the museum as well.