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.
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
| 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. |
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. |
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.
The much-awaited Summer Fiesta, 2025 commenced on 22-05-2025, marking the beginning of a vibrant month filled with creativity & curiosity. |
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 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.
Sarah Singh, a student from Air Force School, Jamnagar, Gujarat, shared her insights. |
Nishesh Tomar, Teacher, Air Force School, 12 Wing, Chandigarh shares his views. |
Pahi Phukan, a student from Air Force School, Tezpur, Assam, shared how the workshop gave her a valuable opportunity. |
Shagufta Fatehan, a teacher from Air Force School, Jamnagar, Gujarat, shared how the workshop enabled students to discover their talents. |
Priyanshu Kumar, a student of Air Force School, ASTE, Bengaluru, Karnataka, said that during this workshop, he learned new skills. |
Lakshya Chaudhary, a student of Air Force School, Kanpur Cantt, Uttar Pradesh shared that through this workshop she learnt various skills. |
Tina Halai, a teacher from Air Force School, Tezpur, Assam, shared her insights on how the students are enhancing their talents. |
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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.