Upgraded HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum to reopen on April 13

The upgraded HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum reopens April 13, featuring immersive exhibits and interactive experiences in aviation.

The upgraded HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum was unveiled on Friday following extensive modernisation that features immersive installations and advanced aviation exhibits. The museum will reopen to the public on April 13.

“Established in 2001, the HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum is India’s first aerospace museum and one of Bengaluru’s iconic landmarks. With its reimagined design and immersive exhibits, the museum has evolved beyond a display of aircraft and artefacts. It now offers a dynamic experience that brings visitors closer to the spirit of innovation, engineering excellence, and national service that defines Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. We invite the public to enjoy the new experience,” said D.K. Sunil, Chairman and Managing Director, HAL.

The HAL said that the museum showcases state-of-the-art installations, including a life-size replica of the Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine and a 3D anamorphic runway featuring the HAL’s iconic aircraft- Prachand and Tejas. Additional highlights include kinetic installations and a hologram fan display.

It added ‘Wings of Bharat’, a specially curated multi-sensory show set within a hangar-like space that celebrates the HAL’s contributions to the nation.

“A holobox installation introduces ‘Tejasvi’, a holographic avatar that presents the HAL’s legacy and achievements in an interactive format,” it said.

The museum also features detailed 3D models of the HAL’s flagship products spanning fixed-wing aircraft, rotary-wing platforms, civil aviation, engines, systems, and space technologies. Visitors can explore archival content and key milestones through a digital flipbook, while a Dhruv cockpit simulator offers an immersive, hands-on flying experience.