21/08/2022
A captivating account of a few National Treasures,, 10 newest Museums, on unlikely themes- each innovative!
* Gurugram- A Museo Camera, history in close-up, in a sprawling 18000 sq feet space, partnership between Municipal Corporation of Gurugram and India Photo Archive Foundation
-Jaipur- Khazana Mahal, a century old haveli on 10,000 sq meter property, Khazana Mahal, famed jewellary and precious stones.
- Raiyoli- Gujarat- Balasinor Dinosaur Park- A 52 Hectare space
- Joint Replacements- Ahmedabad- Arthroplasty museum- prosthetics made of ceramics, plastics, titaneum alloys, steel etc
-Chennai- Museum of Possibilities- for differently abled!
-Panaji- Goa- India's only museum dedicated to Customs & GST-
-Mandro, Jharkhand, 95 acre, fossil park, 140 mn year old plant fossil
-Alipore- West Bengal- Museum of Independence
-Mumbai- Revolutionaries Gallery-Kranti Grah- dedicated to heroes fought in revolts- from 1857 first war of Independence to 1946 uprising of Royal Indian Navy
-Hyderabad- Saifabad-Mint Museum
A significant omission, however, is the National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai- the home of Bollywood- inaugurated by PM in 2019- tracing the journey from silent cinema- long awaited one there!
As former Secretary Culture, found narratives very interesting. Many of us may like to pay a visit while travelling there!
Some public spirited Trusts, Foundations, & Entrepreneurs may also like to set up more such Museums, on themes of their choice!