The Music industry in India has undergone a remarkable transformation through the influence of digital technology, and social media. , an interactive music museum in Bengaluru is winning the hearts of music lovers.
As per the latest reports, the museum has an immense collection of music in its store. The initiative is a noble effort to protect and preserve the heritage of music.
The exclusive attractions of the museum
The music museum offers a unique experience with its nine musical galleries and a hi-tech exhibit area. The key attraction is its sound garden where you can find and enjoy 10 ‘playable’ music sculptures. Besides, there is a learning centre for music education and several performance spaces.
About 200 musical instruments are part of this museum's massive collection. These are either owned or played by the Indian musical legends. Other artefacts include costumes of artists, gramophones, and musical archives. The museum also talks about the origins of the instruments along with the making, and playing techniques.
Home to several exhibitions
Exhibitions are held at the museum at regular intervals. The exhibit named ‘Songs of Struggle’ is one of the best among all. You can realise the impact and influence of music in several political movements of India, starting from the days of struggle for independence. The highlight of the exhibit is more than 35 versions of ‘Vande Mataram’.
The other exhibition to notice is Ravi Shankar Centennial Exhibition which features his audio-visual recordings, costumes, musical instruments, awards and rare photographs.
The virtual experiences
The museum offers an interactive and virtual walkthrough of its entire collection, exhibits and archives. The museum's director leads the virtual experience and shares insights of the history and interesting aspects of Indian music.
The museum is indeed a haven for music lovers. While you are in Bengaluru, do make a visi to unwind your musical soul.
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