World's largest museum coming to Delhi, check top 5 museums worldwide

Published by: Priyanka Deshpande

The world’s largest museum will have 950 rooms in a three-storey building. The museum complex will be built in an area of 1.17 lakh square meter.

The world's largest museum, 'Yuge Yugeen Bharat,' will be established in Delhi. The proposed museum will showcase India’s rich & diverse cultures as well as the 5,000-year old journey of civilization.

PM Narendra Modi announced the new museum at the IECC inauguration ceremony & explained that the name has been derived from Sanskrit language signifying "everlasting India" and its timeless heritage.

The museum will be divided into eight thematic segments, covering ancient Indian knowledge to the medieval and modern periods. As Delhi is going to house the world’s largest museum, here's a look at the biggest museums across the globe.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, US

Besides art exhibitions, "The Met" serves as a venue for events and meetings. The museum houses an extensive collection of Egyptian art and European artifacts, spread across 58,820 sqm.

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National Museum of China, Dongcheng, China

Established in 2003 through the merger of the Museum of the Chinese Revolution and the National Museum of Chinese History, National Museum of China houses an impressive collection of Chinese history. It covers an area of 65,000 sqm.

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Madras Museum, Chennai, India

Founded in 1851 by Pantheon, The Madras Museum boasts an impressive collection of human history and culture. With British architecture, it comprises 46 galleries and 6 buildings spread across 66,000 sqm, making it the world's third-largest museum.

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State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

The State Hermitage museum, founded by Empress Catherine the Great in the 1700s, is the world's second-largest museum, covering 66,842 sqm. It remains an iconic tourist attraction.

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Louvre, Paris, France

The Louvre Museum in Paris, France, is the world's largest museum, spanning over 73,000 sqm. It houses exclusive masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.

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