National Museum marks 64th Foundation Day with 'Heritage Unlocked' exhibition
The National Museum, New Delhi marked its 64th Foundation Day on 18 December 2024 with a special exhibition titled 'Heritage Unlocked'.
Summary
The National Museum, New Delhi marked its 64th Foundation Day on 18 December 2024. A special exhibition, 'Heritage Unlocked: An Interactive and Educational Experience', organised with ITIHAAS, the History Society, was inaugurated by Sanjay Kaul, Joint Secretary (Museums), Ministry of Culture, in the presence of National Museum Director General Prof. B.R. Mani. The museum was officially inaugurated in 1960, and its origins trace back to 1946, when the Maurice Gwyer Committee was formed and the first exhibition of Indian art was showcased in London.
Key facts
- Occasion
- 64th Foundation Day, 18 December 2024
- Exhibition
- Heritage Unlocked: An Interactive and Educational Experience
- Partner
- ITIHAAS, the History Society
- Inaugurated by
- Sanjay Kaul, JS (Museums), Ministry of Culture
- Director General
- Prof. B.R. Mani
- History
- Officially inaugurated 1960; origins in 1946 Maurice Gwyer Committee
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was the title of the special exhibition opened on the National Museum's 64th Foundation Day in December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Heritage Unlocked
PIB (Culture): the special exhibition, organised with ITIHAAS, was titled 'Heritage Unlocked: An Interactive and Educational Experience'.
The origins of the National Museum, New Delhi trace back to 1946, when which committee was formed?
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Correct answer: D — Maurice Gwyer Committee
PIB (Culture): the museum's origins trace back to 1946, when the Maurice Gwyer Committee was formed and the first exhibition of Indian art was showcased in London.
In which year was the National Museum, New Delhi officially inaugurated?
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Correct answer: C — 1960
PIB (Culture): the National Museum was officially inaugurated in 1960; it marked its 64th Foundation Day on 18 December 2024.