International Museum Day: NGMA in Bengaluru to host series of events till May 31
The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Bengaluru, is hosting a series of events to mark International Museum Day, with special programmes continuing till May 31.
On Sunday, May 18, the museum will offer free entry and extended hours until 9 p.m. Highlights include a community engagement workshop, Playful Path to Museum Setup, at 3 p.m., and an online presentation by Ambika Patel, president of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), discussing museum practices and standards in India.
A free shuttle service between Cubbon Park Metro Station and NGMA will be available from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 18.
Other events include storytelling sessions by Mamta Sagar and team on May 20 to 22 at 4 p.m., and a talk by Alka Pande on Devis, focusing on Karnataka, on May 30 at 5 p.m. The celebrations conclude on May 31 with the 'Sanhitha exhibition', a Braille and tactile art showcase at 11.30 a.m., followed by a puppet show by Dhaatu at 5 p.m. on the NGMA premises on Palace Road, Vasant Nagar.
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