New National Museum in Delhi to showcase artefacts in chronological and thematic order

thehindu.com January 11, 2025, 04:00 PM UTC

The new National Museum in North and South Blocks of Delhi will display artefacts in chronological and thematic order. North Block will feature a chronological arrangement, while South Block will focus on theme-based sections. The museum, named 'Yug Yugeen Bharat,' aims to house 25,000-30,000 artefacts, making it the largest museum globally. Currently, the National Museum has 206,000 artefacts, with 7,000-8,000 on display. Offices in both blocks are relocating to the Common Central Secretariat as part of the Central Vista plan. The museum's development follows a partnership with France, known for its expertise in transforming government buildings into cultural spaces.


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