Humayun’s Tomb Site Museum

HUMAYUN’S TOMB SITE MUSEUM

Heritage Site in India. Nestled at the entrance of the Humayun’s Tomb complex, the museum marks the culmination of over 25 years of conservation and cultural

by public and private stakeholders. The museum stands as a contemporary space that narrates the layered history of this 300-acre heritage zone—encompassing Humayun’s Tomb, Sunder Nursery, and Nizamuddin Basti—while honouring the living cultural traditions of the area.

Home to over 500 artefacts, the museum’s galleries are thoughtfully curated across thematic sections. Highlights of the collection include artefacts such

Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, exquisite Mughal miniature paintings and more. Models and multimedia installations narrate the story of Humayun’s

later Mughal architecture including the Taj Mahal. The museum also delves into

exists in the museum which hosts a variety of special shows from time to time.

heritage, and recreation.

The museum’s architecture, designed to be both contemporary and respectful

a seamless dialogue with the surrounding monuments. The building is also sensitive to sustainability, with an emphasis on passive cooling and landscape integration.

With its focus on inclusive storytelling, community engagement, and

a compelling new model for heritage interpretation in India.