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India's Past Unearthed: New Museum to Showcase 30 Galleries
16 Oct
Summary
- A new museum will trace India's evolution through knowledge, literature, and arts.
- It will feature approximately 30 galleries, showcasing vast national collections.
- The Yuga Yugeen Bharat museum is set to open its first gallery by mid-2027.
A new civilisational museum, Yuga Yugeen Bharat, is being developed in India's North and South Blocks, aiming to chronicle the nation's journey from ancient periods through medieval times. This institution will highlight India's evolution via its knowledge traditions, literature, beliefs, science, and arts, covering texts like the Ramayan and Mahabharat, and the development of spiritual traditions and languages.
The museum is planned to feature approximately 30 galleries, drawing from a vast collection of over two million objects held across the country. The initial gallery, centered on adornments, is slated for a mid-2027 opening. Displays will be dynamic, with objects rotated to maintain visitor engagement and curiosity.
Adaptive reuse of the heritage North and South Blocks is underway, incorporating modern facilities like elevators and climate control while preserving the original structures. Approximately 80% of the experience will focus on physical objects, complemented by technologies like augmented and virtual reality.
In parallel, the Ministry of Culture is preparing for the India Biennale, a 108-day event across Delhi's heritage sites, featuring over 70 exhibitions and hundreds of artists, starting December 4.
