About Statue of Unity Museum and Exhibition
The Statue of Unity Museum and Exhibition is located in the pedestal of the 182-metre Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) in Narmada district, Gujarat. Dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, it presents his life, role in India's freedom movement and integration of princely states through artefacts, photographs, audio-visual displays and scale models. Inaugurated with the statue on 31 October 2018, it forms a core part of the Statue of Unity complex on the Narmada River.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a climate-controlled museum and exhibition hall located inside the base of the Statue of Unity. The space features galleries with photographs, documents, replicas, audio-visual films and models tracing Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's life and the construction of the statue. Exhibits are arranged chronologically with informative panels, projection shows and a viewing area. The museum is accessed via elevators and walkways within the statue complex and is included in the standard Statue of Unity circuit.
Key highlights
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Museum located inside the pedestal of the 182-metre Statue of Unity
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Exhibits on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's life and India's integration of princely states
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Audio-visual shows and documentary screenings on Patel and statue construction
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Scale models, photographs and artefacts related to the freedom movement
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Part of the integrated Statue of Unity complex overlooking the Narmada River and Sardar Sarovar Dam
History of Statue of Unity Museum and Exhibition
The museum is dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950), known as the Iron Man of India, and documents his role in India's freedom movement and integration of over 560 princely states. The Statue of Unity, at 182 metres, is the world's tallest statue and was inaugurated on 31 October 2018, Patel's birth anniversary, as a tribute to his contribution to national unity.
Culture & Context
The museum serves as a cultural and educational centre commemorating national unity and Sardar Patel's legacy. It presents the values of unity and integration through curated exhibits and is a central attraction of Ekta Nagar, developed as a tourism and civic tribute complex.
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