RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN MUSEUM: The Symbol of Indian Freedom Democracy And Unity

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A world class Museum in high-tech story-telling format, with contextual stories woven around original collections, the uniqueness of this Museum lies in its concept of an event-based history museum in contrast with traditional object-based museums in the country. Here the story of Rashtrapati Bhavan is told through virtual and augmented reality, interactive digital cascading table, video wall, three-dimension stereoscopic projection, holographic projection and sound-light-video synchronized stage settings. Digital story-telling ensures compatibility to otherwise abled visitors like the blind and the deaf-and-dumb..

In another way, the Museum is unique in the country in its sensitivity to heritage issues. The 11,000 square meter of space has been designed and built completely underground with the heritage structures designed by the architect Lutyens in fact on top.

Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum comes up as the latest technology-supported visitor-interactive story-telling Museum in the country.

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★ Dr Shubha Banerji (Education Officer)

★ Email Id: museum@rb.nic.in

★ Conact no: 011-23015321, Extn: 4496 / 23792177

GLIMPSES OF NORTH HERITAGE GALLERY

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Enclave 1

This enclave exhibits photographs of earlier works of Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker, before their association with the commissioing of New Delhi city project. The front wall exhibits the copy of the agreement that was signed between two architects and the British Government for the construction of New Delhi.

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Enclave 2

This enclave showcases some examples of Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens’ proficiency as a furniture designer; a lesser known fact about him.

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Enclave 3

This enclave showcases the original drawings of Rashtrapati Bhavan by William Wallcoat, Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. The copy of his first sketch of Rashtrapati Bhavan can be seen on the front wall

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Enclave 4

This enclave showcases the original drawings of Rashtrapati Bhavan by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. The copy of his first sketch of Rashtrapati Bhavan can be seen on the front wall

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Enclave 5

This enclave showcases the original drawings of Rashtrapati Bhavan by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. The copy of his first sketch of Rashtrapati Bhavan can be seen on the front wall

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Enclave 6

This enclave showcases the original drawings of Rashtrapati Bhavan by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. The copy of his first sketch of Rashtrapati Bhavan can be seen on the front wall

President’s Car

Mercedes Benz – 500 SEL bearing Regn. No. DDB – 3817, had served five Presidencies since 1990 to 2012, as the main and spare car of the President’s Carcade. Total 49, 085/- Kms had been covered so far by this vehicle before its replacement in the President’s Carcade with the new Limousine S 600 Guard Vehicle in 2012.

Drafting of Constitution

The Constituent Assembly was set up in 1946 with Dr Rajendra Prasad as its President for drafting a constitution for India when the country will achieve freedom. An Objective Resolution was moved by Jawarharlal Nehru on 13 th December, 1946 and unanimously adopted on 22nd January, 1947.

GLIMPSES OF UPPER BASEMENT

Awards and Medals

The President of India awards individuals in civil and defense investiture ceremonies such as the Bharat Ratana and Padma Awards,Khel Ratna, Police Medals and Sena Medals amongst others.

Replication of President’s Study

This enclave is dedicated to the Study of the President. This is one of the most important rooms in the Rashtrapati Bhavan where the President receives the Vice President, Governors, Ministers and other political leaders.

President as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces

The President of India is the Head of the State and Supreme Commander of the armed forces. The President can declare war or conclude peace, on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

President as head of the Constitution

The President of India is the head of state of the Republic of India. The President is the formal head of the executive, legislature and judiciary of India.

Interactive Sliding Computer

By sliding the computer through the Typographic painting of each President one can see all the information about the President, like personal details, educational details, family background, political career, etc.

GLIMPSES OF LOWER BASEMENT

3D Theater

The 3D theater showcases a movie titled “Mere Ek Kadam Se” which speaks about the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Freedom Struggle of India. The movie has been prepared using 3D technology and animatronics so that it has an appeal for the young and the old alike

Silver Trumpet Ceremony by President's Bodyguard

The Setting is depicting the Silver Trumpet Banner Ceremony, which take place once in five years of a presidency.

Past Events & Activities

Workshop on Disaster Management of Museums and Heritage Buildings

Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum organized two day (7 & 8 July 2022) sensitization workshop on "Disaster Management of Museums and Heritage Buildings" in collaboration with National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM).

International Museum Day (May 2022)

Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum in colaboration with ICHR has organized an exhibition titled "The Freedom Struggle of India 1757-1947" on the occasion of International Museum Day.

World Heritage Day Celebration (April 2022)

World Heritage Day celebrated on 18th April 2022.The program is started with a cleaning drive followed by speech on heritage awareness and other Programs.

Public Lecture (August 2019)

RB Museum organized the first public lecture on 23rd August 2019. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Sumanto K Bhowmick. The topic of his lecture was " VICEROY’S HOUSE TO PRINCES’ PARK: A JOURNEY THROUGH PRINCELY PAST "

Textile Preservation workshop (march 2018)

This workshop was organised in collaboration with (TCRC) Textiles and Clothing Research Centre. Aim of this workshop was to train the RB Museum staff regarding storage, display and handling of historical textiles in the collection.