Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Museums Strive for Accessibility: Bridging Art, History, and Culture in India
Two museums in India, one in Bengaluru (MAP) and one in Ladakh (Balti Heritage Museum), are trying to make art and culture accessible to everyone.
MAP uses AI and digital tools to make art interactive, while the Balti Heritage Museum focuses on preserving the culture of the Balti community.
They want to make art and history available for everyone, not just a select few.
Both museums offer programs and initiatives aimed at engaging the community.
The goal is to prevent Indian heritage from disappearing and make museums engaging.
MAP in Bengaluru uses AI to make art interactive and accessible.
Balti Heritage Museum in Ladakh preserves Balti culture, displaying traditional artifacts.
The Heritage Dialogue session focused on 'The Modern Museum Experience in India'.
MAP aims to preserve Indian heritage using technology and education.
Both museums are working to make art and history accessible to a wider audience.
- Who
- Abhishek Poddar (MAP founder), Wasim Ashour (Balti Heritage Museum founder)
- What
- A discussion on modern museum experiences in India and heritage preservation strategies.
- When
- September 14
- Where
- Humayun’s Tomb Museum, New Delhi
- Why
- To explore different approaches to making art and history accessible.
- Museums Featured
- MAP (Bengaluru), Balti Heritage Museum (Ladakh)
- Focus
- Art, Heritage Preservation, Accessibility
- Key People
- Abhishek Poddar (MAP Founder), Wasim Ashour (Balti Heritage Museum Founder)
- MAP's Approach
- AI, digital tools, educational programs
- Balti Museum's Approach
- Preservation of Balti culture, community engagement
- Event
- Heritage Dialogue Series