India’s 1000+ museums are instrumental in not just showcasing and preserving this cultural heritage, but also educating future generations. So, the Ministry of Culture, organised a first of its kind, 2-Day Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’, in Hyderabad on 15-16 February 2022. The Summit was inaugurated by G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER), Govt. of India
Speaking at the inaugural event, the Minister said: “Over the last 7 years there has been a renewed focus to construct new museums with engaging exhibits and content, leveraging modern technologies such as digital, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. We have also invested significantly in upgrading existing museums so that they continue to be relevant to the new generation.”
The Summit was held online over two days and participation was open to the public. Besides India, there were participants from Australia, France, Italy, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. Approximately 2,300 people had registered to attend the event.
The summit was organized under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the flagship program to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s independence and celebrate the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
The Global Summit brought together leading luminaries, domain experts and practitioners in the field of museum development and management from India and around the world to discuss best practices and strategies. Over 25 museologists and museum professionals delved into reimagined priorities and practices for Museums.
