Rashtrapati Bhavan museum to open for public from October 2

The Phase II of Rashtrapati Bhavan museum, which will offer hi-tech storytelling experience through virtual reality and multi-screen projection, will open for public from October 2.

The museum will be inaugurated on Monday by Prime Minister Naren-dra Modi to mark the completion of four years of President Pranab Mukher-jee as the Head of State.

“On Monday we will be having a soft launch. We will give the tour operators a signal to start booking for it. For normal public the museum will open from October 2. It will be open six days a week. We have put the initial ticket price to be '50 and gate number 30 will be designated for the entry,” secretary to President Omita Paul said.

It took almost two years for the completion of the museum, which cost an estimated '80 crore, and, according to Ms Paul, their purpose is to take the common people on a ride through the history of President’s estate.

“Our focus was not to focus on object. The artefacts we have put here are related to the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the legacy the Presidents have left behind. Here our purpose was to present the history,” she added.

A hop-on, hop-off tourist bus will also be flagged off by the President on the occasion of completing four years in office.