It is not enough to just talk about Indian culture and history. Governments must help to preserve it too. India’s shamefully neglected museums might finally be getting some attention, as a few committed individuals fight to save them
>India's neglected museumsThe UNESCO report and a 14-point museum reforms agenda put together by the Ministry of Culture in 2010-11 served as a wake-up call.. > Read More... |
> Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, MumbaiThe museum is working on an ambitious expansion plan with a Modern Gallery, an auditorium, a children’s centre, more libraries and archives. > Read More... |
> CSMVS, MumbaiNow, CSMVS gets over a million visitors a year, despite charging more than other museums. > Read More... |
> NGMA, BengaluruThe five-acre campus with its stunning but crumbling colonial structure was restored to house the National Gallery of Modern Art, and celebrated its sixth anniversary last February. > Read More... |
>National Museum, New DelhiThe museum has also been organising collateral events such as talks, workshops, performances and activities for children. > Read More... |
>Victoria Memorial, KolkataThe Victoria Memorial Hall (VMH), launched by Lord Curzon in 1906, has a collection of over 28,000 artefacts. > Read More... |
>'Culture cannot be a punishment posting’Eka Resources, museum consultancy company, MD Pramod Kumar K.G. talks about the tragedy of Indian museums and what can make a change. > Read More... |