The Union Cabinet, has approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in New Delhi at an estimated cost of ₹3,230 crore. It will be developed by adaptively reusing the historic North and South Block buildings.

Key Features

• The museum will cover approximately 1,78,509 square metres and is envisioned as the world’s largest museum in terms of display area.
• It will showcase India’s civilisational journey through galleries on cultural traditions, knowledge systems, artistic practices and tangible and intangible heritage.
• It will use immersive technologies, modern exhibition methods and visitor-centred interpretation.
• It is designed to accommodate around one crore visitors annually.
• The first gallery, titled ‘Adornment’, is expected to open in North Block in the latter part of 2027.

Implementation and Objectives

• The project is being developed by the Ministry of Culture, under the broader Central Vista Redevelopment Project, through coordinated project management and technical oversight.
• The project will be implemented in phases from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
• Around 18 lakh objects have been identified from national and Ministry of Culture museums, 52 Archaeological Survey of India site museums, State museums and private collections.
• Other proposed gallery themes include Architecture and Cityscapes, Mathematics and Astronomy, Languages and Scripts, Faith and Spirituality, and Bharat Connects – Trade and Ideas. 

Important Term – Adaptive Reuse: Giving an existing historic building a new function while retaining its architectural and heritage value.

Exam Hook: Key Takeaway

The Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum combines heritage conservation, cultural education and modern museum technology to present India’s civilisational journey.

One-line Wrap: The project transforms historic colonial-era buildings into a national institution celebrating India’s diverse civilisational heritage.