Amit Shah inaugurates Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar, Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar, Gujarat, on 16 January 2025, a ₹298 crore project showcasing the town's 2,500-year history.
Summary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar, Gujarat, on 16 January 2025, along with the Prerna Complex and the Vadnagar Sports Complex. The museum, built by the Union Ministry of Culture and the Gujarat Government, tells the story of Vadnagar's 2,500-year history. The complex spans 12,500 sq m with nine thematic galleries, a 50-metre bridge linking the museum to the excavation site, and a 4,000 sq m excavation site with remains visible up to 16â18 metres deep. It displays over 5,000 artefacts. The ₹298 crore investment covers capital costs and five years of operation and maintenance. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended.
Key facts
- Inaugurated
- 16 January 2025, by Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Place
- Vadnagar, Gujarat
- Built by
- Union Ministry of Culture and Government of Gujarat
- Cost
- ₹298 crore (incl. 5 years of O&M)
- Size
- 12,500 sq m; nine thematic galleries; 4,000 sq m excavation site
- Artefacts
- Over 5,000
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The Archaeological Experiential Museum inaugurated by Amit Shah on 16 January 2025 is located in which town of Gujarat?
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Correct answer: C â Vadnagar
PIB (Culture): the museum and archaeological interpretation centre were inaugurated in Vadnagar, Gujarat.
What is the total investment in the Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum project, including five years of operations and maintenance?
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Correct answer: A â ₹298 crore
PIB: with an investment of ₹298 crore, the project covers capital costs and five years of operations and maintenance.
Consider the following statements about the Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum: 1. The museum complex has nine thematic galleries. 2. A 50-metre bridge links the museum building to the excavation site. 3. It displays over 5,000 artefacts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D â 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Culture): the 12,500 sq m complex has nine thematic galleries, a 50-metre connecting bridge to the excavation site, and over 5,000 artefacts.