Indian Music Experience Museum

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The Indian Music Experience Museum (IME) is India's first interactive music museum, located in Jayaprakash Nagar, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. [1] Established in 2019, the museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing Indian musical heritage through interactive exhibits and educational programs. The non-profit institution is supported by the Brigade Group and occupies 50,000 square feet of space across three floors. [2]

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Overview

The museum features nine exhibit galleries, an outdoor Sound Garden, and a Learning Centre. Its primary mission is to document and present various forms of Indian music, ranging from classical traditions like Hindustani and Carnatic music to contemporary genres including Bollywood and indie pop. The institution emphasizes interactive learning experiences through multimedia displays and hands-on exhibits. [3]

Facilities

Exhibition galleries

The museum houses nine thematic galleries that showcase different aspects of Indian music through artifacts, instruments, and multimedia installations. [4] The galleries include:

Sound Garden

The outdoor Sound Garden features ten interactive musical installations designed for hands-on exploration of sound.[ citation needed ] Key installations include:

These installations allow visitors to experience sound creation through physical interaction. [5]

Learning Centre

The Learning Centre offers structured music education programs, including: [7]

Educational programs

The museum conducts regular educational initiatives aimed at both children and adults. [1] These include:

Development and support

The museum's development spanned over a decade before its opening in 2019. The project received primary support from the Brigade Group, with additional backing from various cultural organizations committed to preserving India's musical heritage. [1] [7]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Know your city: An interactive musical museum that has preserved the rich heritage of Indian music". Indian Express. 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  2. "Indian Music Experience Museum (IME) - Karnataka Tourism". Karnataka Tourism. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  3. 1 2 "Bengaluru's Interactive Indian Music Experience Museum: History Through Bollywood Songs". The Better India. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  4. "The Indian Music Experience". Museum of India. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  5. 1 2 "Three Things Not To Miss At The Indian Music Experience Museum". Explocity. 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  6. "Museum Guide - Indian Music Experience". Art Fervour. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  7. 1 2 3 "About Us". Indian Music Experience Museum. Retrieved 2024-11-23.

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