Past Perfected: Breathing New Life into India’s Museums for Every Visitor

 

India is transforming its museums into vibrant, participative, and interactive hubs for all. The National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) is at the forefront of the digital revolution, scanning over 1.2 million artefacts and 11,400 heritage sites to create interactive, searchable databases. Advanced technologies like AI, AR, and VR allow one to explore historic monuments virtually or interact with virtual copies of ancient figures, making history an immersive experience and a game.

 

Accessibility too is a major priority: the best museums now provide tactile models for blind people, braille signage, audio description, ramps, and lifts. Initiatives such as the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) in Bangalore are recasting disability inclusion, engaging with disabled people right from the initial stages of design and programming. 

 

These efforts guarantee that museums not only preserve heritage, but also welcome and educate every single visitor.

 

Source: pengovasia.com, Tagbin, Deccan Herald, Economic Times