Since Independence Day is around the corner, it is an appropriate time to remember the struggle of those who fought for the freedom we now take for granted. Keeping in mind this very struggle for independence and those who played a crucial role in it, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has set up India’s 1st outdoor museum, Shaheedi Park. This museum will be a tribute to the heroes of Indian history. Here are all the details you need to know about it if you ever plan to visit this place!
Shaheedi Park, Delhi: India’s 1st Outdoor Museum
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— Municipal Corporation of Delhi (@MCD_Delhi) August 8, 2023
This museum is India’s first outdoor museum and is dedicated to the heroes of Indian history. It showcases a plethora of statues of Indian freedom fighters and structures which depict the struggle for Independence. It was recently inaugurated by Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi on the 8th of August.
The park is built on a ‘waste to art’ theme. This means that all the statues in the park are made from waste products that have been upcycled. The outdoor museum stretches across 4.5 acres of land and is a recreational space for adults and children alike.
Around 250 tonnes of scraps have been upcycled to turn this park into a reality. The park was initially built around 20 years ago.
Ticket Prices, Timings And More
माननीय @LtGovDelhi श्री विनय कुमार सक्सेना जी के साथ आज शहीदी पार्क के उद्घाटन कार्यक्रम में शिरकत करने का अवसर मिला। ये पार्क “वेस्ट टू आर्ट” का एक शानदार उदाहरण है। ये पार्क हमारे वीर सेनानियों की शौर्य गाथाओं और उनके अमर बलिदान का वर्णन करता है। आप भी ये शानदार पार्क देखने… pic.twitter.com/5imSgmTynq
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 8, 2023
You may visit the park on all days from 8 AM to 6 PM. Timings may differ on government holidays. The entry fee to the park is not expensive. Tickets for children cost ₹50 per head and for adults, the price is ₹100 per head.
Inside, there are food and souvenir kiosks where patrons can buy memorabilia. There is also parking available at the facility on the road facing the Kotla Fort. The park has nearly 56,000 trees and has been developed at the cost ₹15 crores.
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When: 8 AM to 6 PM
Where: Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi
Cost: ₹100 per person
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