Lucknow Naval Museum: The old Indian Navy warship INS Gomati is getting a new home in Lucknow. The Uttar Pradesh government is turning it into the main attraction of a new “Naval Shaurya Museum.” This big project, supported by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will show the bravery of the Indian Navy and keep its history alive for people to see. Even though Lucknow is far from the sea, the museum will remind everyone of India’s strong naval power and courage on water.
INS Gomati was first commissioned in 1988. It served the Indian Navy for more than 34 years before being decommissioned in 2022. It was a guided-missile frigate that took part in important missions like Operation Cactus in 1988 and Operation Parakram in 2001–02. During its long service, the ship protected India’s waters and took part in many exercises with other navies. Now it will be placed in Lucknow as a symbol of pride and courage. Visitors will get to see its main deck, weapon systems and control rooms, so they can feel what life on a real warship was like.
A Special Vision for the Museum
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called the new museum a “living symbol of the Indian Navy’s indomitable courage.” The building will look like a ship from the outside, with portholes, railings and ocean-style designs. Architects plan to make it eco-friendly using natural light, good air flow and green materials. Inside there will be many attractions such as exhibition galleries and open-air memorials and a light-and-sound show that tells stories of India’s naval heroes.
It will use modern technology to make learning fun. There will be digital storytelling, 7-D theatres, and simulators where people can feel like they are flying aircraft or driving a warship. One section will show a model of the underwater city of Dwarka. Another gallery will honour Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who is known as the father of India’s naval power.
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The Naval Shaurya Vatika
Next to the museum, there will also be a “Naval Shaurya Vatika.” This area will display real Navy aircraft and helicopters, including the TU-142 reconnaissance plane and the Sea King SK-42B helicopter. The place will act as an outdoor learning space for students and young visitors to know more about India’s defence history and technology.
