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National Bal Bhavan is an institution which aims at enhancing the creative potential of children by providing them various activities, opportunities and common platform to interact, experiment, create and perform according to their age, aptitude and ability. It offers a barrier-free environment with immense possibilities of innovation, minus any stress or strain.
It caters to children between the age group of 5 to 16 years. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It remains closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Gazetted Holidays. The Working hours are from 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM, Lunch Time from 1.00 PM to 1.30 PM.
| Summer Fiesta, 2026 will commence from May 21, 2026 till June 19, 2026 at the National Bal Bhavan. |
| National Bal Bhavan shall remain closed to the General Public/visitors from May 21, 2026 to June 19, 2026 to ensure the safety and security of the children during Annual Summer Fiesta - 2026. |
National Bal Bhavan
Kotla Road, near ITO, New Delhi-110002.
Ticket Window Opening: 9:15 AM - 4:30 PM
Entry Fee:
* Childern upto 16 yrs.: FREE
* Adult beyond 16 yrs. with childern: Rs. 20/- per person
Toy Train Ride Fee:
* Childern upto 16 yrs.: Rs. 10/- per child per ride
* Adult beyond 16 yrs. with childern: Rs. 30/- per person per ride
Annual Membership Fee: * 5 to 16 yrs.: Rs. 200/- * EWS, SC/ST & Divyang Childern: FREE How to become member? Proforma Admission Form |
Summer Fiesta, 2026 |
| 09.30 AM | 10.30 AM | 11.30 AM | 12.30 PM |
| 02.30 PM | 03.30 PM | 04.30 PM | 05.00 PM |
| The Open Ground of National Bal Bhavan are restricted for sitting and eating by the general public/visitors, school children and teachers. The premises of the Canteen and Membership Section are designated for sitting and eating. |
Summer Fiesta is an annual programme of National Bal Bhavan. National Bal Bhavan welcomes children in the age group of 5-16 to the world of innovation, curiosity and happiness for learning opportunities to utilize their summer vacation through various creative activities like Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Science Activities, Sports Activities etc.
National Bal Bhavan organizes Skill Training Workshops for Air Force School students across the country as per request of IAF Society. In this workshop children learn different skills like Handicraft, Paper Mache, Integrated activities, Painting, Stitchery, Physical Education, Folk Dance, Folk Music, Vocal Music, Drone Technology, Museum Techniques, Radio And Electronics etc.
National Bal Bhavan organizes a National Conference for Young Environmentalists every year to nurture environmental awareness among children aged 5-16. The institution fosters creativity and responsibility by engaging children in interactive activities that build active interest in environmental issues.
The highlights of the 31st National Young Environmentalists Conference that made these three days unforgettable. |
National Bal Bhavan celebrates International Yoga Day every year by organizing Yoga Workshop for children. Students performed Yoga Postures and presents Asanas on stage.
National Bal Bhavan celebrates Rabindranath Tagore's Jayanti every year in the month of May to paying an ode to Guru Rabindranath Tagore through his work.
National Bal Bhavan organises National Children's Assembly (NCA) every year in the month of November. Children from all affiliated State Bal Bhavans and Bal Bhavan Kendras across the country are invited to participate in this event. The programme includes activities such as Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Science Activities, Sports Activities, etc. The participants also present cultural performances to showcase their traditions and heritage of their respective regions.
Exciting colors of cultural diversity and various art forms were showcased in activity stalls during National Children Assembly 2024 |
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At the closing ceremony of the G-20 program organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development at Mahatma Mandir, children from National Bal Bhavan presented a Dance and Vocal Music performance on Women Empowerment, inspiring unity and national progress.
During the G-20 program in Pune, An exhibition of artifacts made by children of various activities of National Bal Bhavan were showcased.
The National Bal Bhavan has adopted the online mode as children have been locked into their homes for over a year. This includes very regular online teaching by our Arts and Science departments, and the organization of virtual exhibitions.
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