New Delhi, Jan 18: India’s capital city is set to welcome a cultural landmark by the end of this year as the first gallery of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum opens in the historic North Block on Raisina Hill – the seat of the Central government. Set to become the world’s largest museum, it will eventually span both North and South Blocks, transforming what was once the administrative heart of India into a showcase of its civilisational journey. Over the next three years, around 30 thematic galleries will be unveiled, displaying between 80,000 and 100,000 artefacts from across the country.
The museum will cover about 1.55 lakh square metres, including over 80,000 square metres of display space. It will feature objects from national, state and ASI-run museums, telling the story of India’s cultural heritage over 5,000 years – from the Indus Valley Civilisation to modern times.
Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal told that the first gallery will open later in 2026 and will offer a glimpse of the museum’s vision. It will include around 100 key artefacts that highlight India’s cultural and philosophical depth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi previously shared an illustration video on his official YouTube channel showcasing the key features of the upcoming world’s largest museum.
