International Toilet Museum

The International Toilet Museum or Sulabh is one of the unusual attractions of the capital of India. Dr. B. Pathak decided to create a toilet museum. After visiting the famous Madame Tussauds wax museum, he decided to create something equally grandiose. The doctor once founded a volunteer movement for waste disposal and sanitation, so he chose the idea of ​​creating a toilet museum. He began his work by sending letters to hundreds of embassies of different countries, asking them to share information of interest to him.

The museum is designed with a great sense of humor. Numerous visitors listen to funny stories and anecdotes related to the topic of toilets and do not stop laughing throughout the rather long tour.

The International Toilet Museum is divided into three parts, each of which is a milestone in the evolution of sanitation and hygiene:

• ancient;
• medieval;
• modern.

Ancient

During excavations in Pakistan, fragments of drains, baths, and toilets were discovered that were used by the ancient civilizations of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa. A small part of them is presented in the museum.

Medieval

Medieval nobility lived in palaces. Peace and security were ensured by guards and soldiers. It is clear that some toilets were used for the natural needs of the rich, while others were used for commoners and guards. Analogs of the presented medieval samples are still used for their intended purpose in fortresses. For example, in Jingi, Jaipur, Agra and others.

The museum is especially proud of a copy of the throne of Louis XIV with an opening for natural needs. The “throne” is made of valuable wood and in appearance resembles a jewelry chest. The toilets of the English royal house are made of gold, and Queen Victoria's toilet is decorated with lace.

Modern toilets

Funny cartoons are used to show the different types of toilets that exist these days. Samples of public toilets are presented, and sanitary ware manufacturing companies are told with humor. Unusual exhibits attract the interest of visitors. For example, a toilet is a bookcase, a throne toilet for august persons and much more.

Toilets, bidets, urinals, chamber pots, sinks clearly show how the convenience and comfort of plumbing items increased, what areas of technology existed and what changes underwent.

The exhibits are arranged in chronological order. The oldest is dated 2500 BC. e. Some toilets have a specific smell. It is, of course, not natural, but very similar.

Museum visitors study with interest the latest achievements developed for toilets of today and the future. Among the exhibits is a microwave toilet with a water-saving function.

In addition to giving tourists a fun and interesting time looking at the exhibits, the International Toilet Museum is designed to draw attention to the environment. Many small Indian cities and villages do not have a wastewater treatment system, which has created a serious environmental and epidemiological problem in the country.