Agra, Feb. 15 -- In the heart of Braj, a museum is taking shape that seeks to do more than display artefacts. It aims to tell the story of a reform movement that reshaped social thought, education and national consciousness. The Arya Gurukul Museum at Sirsaganj in Firozabad district, being developed at a cost of Rs 24.45 crore, is now about 80 percent complete and is expected to emerge as one of its kind dedicated museums on the Arya Samaj movement in the region.

Conceived as an immersive learning space rather than a conventional gallery, the museum will use visual storytelling, interactive displays and digital installations to present the legacy of Swami Dayanand Saraswati and the Arya Samaj. Officials say the idea is to make history expe...