Museum to come up at Delhi Assembly complex, Speaker tells DU students

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday announced plans to build a museum within the Assembly complex, showcasing the site’s history, constitutional legacy and architectural heritage. The speaker made the announcement while addressing Delhi University students under the Secretariat’s Youth Outreach Initiative.

Gupta said the proposed museum would display rare historical artifacts, archival documents and interactive exhibits tracing the evolution of local governance in Delhi. He said the plan involves converting parts of the historic 1912 building into a curated public space, offering visitors a direct link to foundational moments in the country’s legislative history.

The Speaker said the initiative was intended to serve as an experiential learning hub for the capital’s youth and scholars, adding that giving citizens direct access to the seat of local democracy would strengthen civic ownership and deepen public appreciation for India’s democratic traditions.

Students from several Delhi University colleges, including Bhagini Nivedita College, Shivaji College, Rajdhani College, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College, PGDAV College, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College and Hansraj College, attended the interaction at the Assembly House.

According to the Assembly Secretariat, the museum project marks a significant step in heritage preservation for the capital, aiming to transform the working Assembly grounds into a cultural centre that reflects both historic milestones and contemporary governance.

The statement did not specify a timeline for the museum’s construction, its expected cost, or which specific sections of the Assembly complex would be converted for the purpose. It also did not provide details on how public access to the museum would be managed alongside the Assembly’s ongoing legislative functions, or whether construction work has already begun.