We were honored to welcome a high delegation from #France to the Indian Museum, Kolkata, on July 1, 2024. Their visit provided a wonderful opportunity to discuss preservation and development strategies for our rich cultural heritage. #CulturalExchange #IndoFrenchRelations #IndianMuseumKolkata Indian Museum, Kolkata @everyone @highlight Ministry of Culture, Government of India

The High Commissioner of Seychelles Ms Harisoa Lalatiana Accouche visited the Indian Museum, Kolkata on June 27, 2024. #IndianMuseum #HeritageTour  

On June 21, 2024, the Indian Museum, Kolkata in collaboration with the Art of Living inaugurated the celebration of the International Day of Yoga. The event saw an enthusiastic gathering of diverse individuals all uniting to embrace the benefits of yoga. The inauguration featured an inspiring opening ceremony and the commencement of yoga sessions. This marked the beginning of a day dedicated to unity, wellness, and mindfulness. #InternationalDayOfYoga

On June 21, 2024, the Indian Museum, Kolkata in collaboration with the Art of Living celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a joyful and vibrant event. The hallowed halls of the museum were filled with children, students, visitors, and CISF personnel, all coming together to embrace the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga.The event showcased a series of yoga sessions, guided meditations, and interactive workshops, highlighting the transformative power of this ancient practice. It was a wonderful day of unity, wellness, and mindfulness, fostering a deeper connection among all participants. #InternationalDayOfYoga

Jan Raj Bhavan – A Heritage Walk initiative through the Raj Bhavan, Kolkata has been conducted with the participants Kavyakatha on June 29, 2024. #IndianMuseum #MinistryofCulture #JanRajBhavan #HeritageWalk

Exploring the art of craft-making! Students from Bethune College, Kolkata presently interning with the Indian Museum, immersed themselves in the behind-the-scenes magic of making replica sculptures at the Modelling Unit of the museum on May 24, 2024 #MuseumInternship #CuratingCulture #IndianMuseum

On the occasion of International Museum Day, May 18, 2024, the Indian Museum, Kolkata, in collaboration with DAG, hosted a dynamic capacity building workshop for educators. This initiative aimed at enhancing the experience of student visits, making Indian art and history more engaging and interactive. #InternationalMuseumDay

Indian Museum, Kolkata commemorated the 125th birth anniversary of the esteemed literary luminary, Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay, on July 20, 2023, at the prestigious ABC Hall of the Indian Museum, Kolkata! The event, presented in collaboration with Santiniketan Sahityapath, was a beautiful amalgamation of knowledge and culture. The insightful seminar delved into the life and unparalleled contributions of Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay to Bengali literature. The celebration continued with mesmerizing cultural performances, which brought to life the essence of his literary creations, reverberating the true spirit of Bengal’s rich cultural heritage. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the participants, artists, and attendees who made this occasion truly special!

Honourable Minister and Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in India and Mr. Zha Liyou, Honourable Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kolkata visited the Indian Museum, Kolkata with a group of Chinese delegates on July 22, 2023.

To celebrate the French National Day, also known as Bastille Day, which signifies the onset of the French Revolution and represents values like liberty, equality, and fraternity, the Indian Museum, Kolkata illuminated it’s building with the iconic colors of France: blue, white, and red on July 14, 2023. This gesture aims to highlight and foster the bilateral partnership between India and France, promoting cultural and historical ties between the two nations where the Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji was welcomed as the Chief Guest of Honour along with 240 men in uniform of the Indian Armed forces to mark this historic occasion in France. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji was also presented with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor by President Emmanuel Macron.