Farmagudi Shivaji Museum to open by April ’26: Khaunte

Panaji: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Digital Museum at Farmagudi, Ponda, costing Rs 125.6 crore, will open to the public by April 2026, said tourism minister Rohan Khaunte.

The museum is being developed under the Centre’s Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. The project received Rs 97.4 crore from the Centre and Rs 28 crore from the state.

The museum is envisioned as a catalyst for local economic activity by supporting tourism services, generating employment for Goans, and providing a platform for local artisans and artists to showcase their work. It will host year-round public programmes, exhibitions, and cultural gatherings, drawing both residents and tourists, said the tourism department in a statement.

Khaunte said that the project will boost hinterland tourism. The museum, covering 29,212sqm including the existing fort area, will be completed by March–April 2026.