3 min readChandigarhJul 15, 2026 10:11 AM IST
Visitors to Chandigarh’s iconic Le Corbusier Centre may soon be able to step into the life and vision of the city’s master planner through immersive digital galleries, interactive installations and gaming experiences.
The UT Administration has sent a proposal to the Government of India to establish Chandigarh’s first digital museum, aimed at making the legacy of the French-Swiss architect more engaging, accessible and technology-driven.
UT Tourism Director Radhika Singh told The Indian Express that the proposed project envisions a modern digital museum that will use immersive technology, audio-visual storytelling and interactive exhibits to offer visitors an entirely new way of experiencing Corbusier’s life, architectural philosophy and contribution to Chandigarh.
“We have sent the proposal to the Government of India under Swadesh Darshan 2.0,” Singh said.
Unlike a conventional museum, the digital museum will allow visitors to engage with exhibits through immersive projections, digital storytelling, films and interactive displays. Officials believe such technology-based experiences will appeal to children, students and tourists, while also encouraging repeat visits and increasing footfall.
The museum will come up within the existing Le Corbusier Centre in Sector 19, which will be divided into two distinct sections with one half to function as the present museum, preserving the heritage building where Le Corbusier himself worked, while the other section will be redeveloped into the digital museum without disturbing the historical character of the original structure.
The proposed museum has been envisioned with seven thematic galleries, each narrating a different chapter of Corbusier’s life and work. Visitors will be taken through his early years, his evolution as one of the world’s most influential architects, his architectural philosophy, the conception and planning of Chandigarh, and other defining milestones of his career.
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Each gallery will use technology to create an immersive environment rather than relying solely on conventional displays. Large-format digital projections, film-based presentations, interactive screens and multimedia installations will recreate different phases the Swiss-French architect’s journey, allowing visitors to understand not just the buildings he designed but also the ideas that shaped his vision.
The project also proposes dedicated interactive zones where visitors can participate in architecture-inspired games, try digital sketching activities and explore Chandigarh’s planning through engaging technology-based experiences. The idea is to transform the museum from a static exhibition space into a participative learning destination.
Officials said that while the existing museum primarily attracts architecture enthusiasts and researchers, the digital museum is expected to broaden its appeal among families, schoolchildren and general tourists.
By combining heritage with modern technology, the administration hopes to make Chandigarh’s architectural history more relatable and easier to understand for a wider audience.
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When given a go ahead by the Government of India, the project will mark the first digital museum in Chandigarh and one of the few museums in the country dedicated to presenting an architect’s life and legacy through immersive digital experiences.
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