For almost a century, the Gaudiya Mission has been instrumental in spreading the doctrine of Gaudiya Vaishnavism as practiced and preached by Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The Mission was established in 1918 by Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Prabhupada and since then, the main objective of the institution has been to render devotional and spiritual service to humanity. With 64 branches spread across India and other countries, the Mission has been relentlessly spreading the message of love, peace, and universal brotherhood.

The “Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Museum” project is a key initiative by the Gaudiya Mission to honor the teachings of love and devotion expounded by Mahaprabhu and also as a tribute to his 525th anniversary. The museum is being constructed on the mission premises itself in Bagbazar, a neighborhood by the river Ganges where Mahaprabhu himself had passed by five centuries ago. The museum is planned as a three-storied structure standing on approximately 1350 square meters of area. The galleries will be accommodated within 1000 square meters while the remaining will be used as public utility areas and library spaces devoted for epistemological pursuit.

Among the highlights of the museum will be the detailed biography of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, his contribution and his teachings of universal love, are spread across galleries and dioramas, and tableaus. However, the major attraction is going to be the experience of ‘virtual reality’, witnessing the theological narratives unfolding in 3D. The museum is also going to boast a library with a rich collection of important and rare Vaishnava texts along with an auditorium to hold discussions, seminars, and cultural programs. Apart from conserving the glorious past, the museum aims to establish itself as a center of learning, contributing to the Vaishnava Culture, Post Chaitanya era Art and Culture, thus taking forward Mahaprabhu’s cause into the coming years and decades.