World's largest museum in India by 2025

India is set to become home to the world’s largest museum by 2025. The monumental project, unveiled by Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat during a four-day inter-ministerial stakeholder consultation and capacity building workshop, is expected to be a significant milestone in the country’s cultural and historical preservation efforts.

The Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum will be built in North and South Block as part of New Delhi’s Raisina Hill complex and intends to highlight the country’s rich legacy and unique history spanning over 5,000 years. The museum will have an extensive collection spanning millennia, including items and exhibits from diverse areas and periods, reflecting India’s rich history. The project aligns with the Government’s objective to promote the country’s cultural heritage and also enhance tourism.

On the concluding day of the four-day workshop, Shekhawat said, “This museum will stand as a testament to India’s rich heritage and its unwavering spirit of progress, as it draws inspiration from its past as a blueprint. The Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum will transcend the traditional museum experience, embodying the spirit of inclusivity. It will be a museum of the people, centring community narratives – a testament to India’s legacy as the mother of democracy.”

The museum is reported to be twice the size of France’s Louvre Museum. The Union Minister also shared that an agreement has been signed between France and India for the project. The museum is also expected to integrate innovative technologies to improve the tourist experience, such as virtual reality exhibits, interactive displays and digital archives. These features are intended to make it an entertaining and educational destination for both domestic and foreign visitors. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, along with national and international experts, is working on the project to bring this vision to reality.