India’s cultural landmark in the making: the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum in New Delhi is set to become the world’s largest museum by end-2026.
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World's Largest Museum, Yuge Yugeen Bharat, to Open in New Delhi by 2026

  • The Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum is set to open its first gallery in New Delhi's North Block by the end of 2026, becoming the world's largest museum upon full completion.
  • Part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, the museum will chronicle India's 5,000-year civilization, replacing the existing National Museum at Janpath.
  • Housed in the repurposed North and South Block buildings, it will feature 30 thematic galleries across eight zones, displaying 80,000 to 1 lakh artifacts over 1.55 lakh square meters.
  • The project involves adaptive reuse of British-era buildings, with technical cooperation from France and design consultancy by Arcop Associates and Kulapat Yantrasast.
  • It promises an immersive, tech-enabled experience with ancient manuscripts, sculptures, archaeological finds, and digital installations, significantly boosting cultural tourism.

Why It Matters: New Delhi will host the world's largest museum, Yuge Yugeen Bharat, by 2026, showcasing India's rich civilization.

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