Reimagining museums 2025

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This special issue looks at the stories being told in India, the importance of gamification, why everyday objects are worthy of regard, and much more

In Kolkata, a 71-year-old Muslim man’s “hoarding” of everyday objects — and his museum packed into travelling trunks — has won a coveted spot at the V&A Museum in London. In Kerala, a museum of love is slowly attracting visitors, while a museum of photography is spreading awareness and encouraging local talent. And across the country, experimental curators are helping the rise of immersive story museums.

At a time when India is witnessing a museum-building renaissance, with mega projects such as the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum and Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, curators and experts weigh in on what stories are being told, who gets to tell them, and what still needs to be addressed. Published - April 25, 2025 01:02 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit The Hindu Sunday Magazine.