India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum opens at Mausam Bhawan to mark 150 years of IMD
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi, on 18 February 2025, marking 150 years of the India Meteorological Department.
Summary
On 18 February 2025 Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum on the walls of Mausam Bhawan, the India Meteorological Department headquarters on Lodhi Road, New Delhi, to celebrate IMD's 150 years. Developed with Delhi Street Art, it features 38 murals on India's meteorological history, the evolution of forecasting and IMD's role in early warnings for cyclones, monsoons and extreme weather.
Key facts
- Date
- 18 February 2025
- Place
- Mausam Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
- Occasion
- 150 years of IMD
- Murals
- 38
- Partner
- Delhi Street Art
Practice MCQs 1 questions
How many murals feature in India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum at Mausam Bhawan, opened to mark 150 years of IMD?
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Correct answer: D — 38
The Mausam Bhawan art showcase features 38 murals depicting India's meteorological history and the evolution of weather forecasting.