Where Time Comes Alive

At Ambience Mall, Gurugram, history sheds its textbook image and turns tactile, playful, and alive.

- By : Seema Dhawan

Conceived by Dr. Purnima Bakshi Kanwar — daughter of General G.D. Bakshi — I Dig History is more than a children's museum; it's a made-in-India wonderland where curiosity becomes the bridge between past and future, intellect and imagination.

A Playground of Eras and Ideas

There's a childlike thrill in rediscovering history when it’s brought alive not through textbooks, but through imagination, sound, and sand. I felt that unmistakable sense of wonder the moment I stepped inside I Dig History — a space that makes time itself feel touchable.

The air carried the faint hum of adventure — soft lights glinting on stone replicas, the earthy scent of sand, and the quiet excitement of discovery waiting in every corner. I came expecting an educational setup but found instead a world that blurred the lines between learning and play — a living narrative, a playground of eras and ideas.

At the heart of it all stood Dr. Purnima Bakshi Kanwar, the creative force behind this groundbreaking concept — daughter of the ever-inspiring General G.D. Bakshi, whose intellect and discipline are legendary. The connection between their worlds — art, military history, and imagination — revealed itself beautifully as we spoke.

"Do What You Love" - A Legacy of Learning

“The focus at home, both from my mother and father, was always clear — do what you like,” Purnima smiled, recalling her childhood. “My father brought books even before I was born. The push toward creativity — that’s all thanks to him. And papa always insisted on having the Indian history section at the core. That was nonnegotiable.”