Workshop | Revisiting South-Southeast Asian Artefact Exchanges and Museum Diplomacies (1950s-present)

by Dr Priya M Jaradi and Dr Jayanta Sengupta.

Tuesday, 3 December, 2024
11 am - 5 pm

Independent India donated artefacts to museums, universities, and other institutions across Southeast Asia, notably from the 1950s. This workshop re-considers the aforementioned gifts and donations through a transnational framework of flows, circulations, and mobilities, whether of objects, people, or ideas. Furthermore, it appreciates these cross-border exchanges through ideologically connected histories of decolonization and nation-building as they unfolded against the backdrop of the Cold War and Afro-Asian dialogues.

Free and Open for all!
Venue: Education Center, BDL Museum
Limited seats, prior registration compulsory.
Register: jhaveri.aashna@gmail.com.

SUN’xploration

A two-day Solar Carnival

Saturday & Sunday
14 & 15 December 2024
10 am - 6 pm

Join us for a two-day SUN'xploration carnival inspired by our new exhibition ‘One Hundred Thousand Suns’ by Rohini Devasher. From exploring the mysteries of the sun with telescopes to learning about NASA's Parker Solar Probe and India's solar observatory spacecraft, Aditya-L1, the workshops and activities will take you on a fascinating journey around our star through art and science. This event is in collaboration with The Sky Explorers.

Multiple Slots Available.
Charges: Rs. 100 / participant
Free for NGOs & BMC schools
Enquire at education@bdlmuseum.org

Venue: BDL Museum Plaza
Open for all!

Workshop | Aditya-L1: Halo Sun

Did you know India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory is orbiting at a distance of about 1.5 million kilometres from Earth? Learn about India's first solar observation mission followed by a fun activity.

Ages 12 & above

Workshop | Parker Solar Probe: Touch the Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe became the first spacecraft to fly through the corona – the Sun’s upper atmosphere – in 2021. Join us to create a paper model of this groundbreaking spacecraft and learn how it revolutionized our understanding of the Sun.

Ages 12 & above

Workshop | Eclipses - Myth Busters

Have you ever found eclipses puzzling or surreal? Eclipses have sparked curiosity and fear for centuries, with many people believing they are bad omens or mysterious signs. In this fun and interactive session, we’ll debunk these myths and unravel the mystery behind eclipses.

Ages 8 & above

Workshop | Celestial Cyanotype

In collaboration with ArtWala House

Sunday, 8 December, 2024
10 am - 12 pm

Curious about how sunlight can bring the night sky onto your canvas?

Join us with ArtWala House for a Cyanotype Workshop inspired by the ongoing exhibition, ‘One Hundred Thousand Suns’ by Rohini Devasher. Her rigorous and research-driven body of work chronicles a decade of her practice as an eclipse chaser and amateur astronomer, as she delves into the intersections of science, art, and philosophy.

Drawing inspiration from the exhibition, participants will be provided with magnifying lenses and small reflective objects to craft their own celestial compositions.

Age: 16 years & above
Charges: Rs. 200 / participant
Venue: BDL Museum Plaza

The Mystery of Eclipses

Did you know a solar eclipse in 1919 helped prove Albert Einstein's theory of General Relativity?

English: Tuesday, 19 November, 2024
Hindi: Friday, 22 November, 2024
11 am - 12 pm

Join us for this online science session to learn how the precise alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon causes solar and lunar eclipses, and understand the physics that govern these moments of cosmic darkness. From ancient myths to modern astrophysics, we’ll explore how our understanding of eclipses has evolved and what they reveal about the Universe.

This science session, inspired by our upcoming exhibition 'One Hundred Thousand Suns' by Rohini Devasher, is conceptualised by the BDL Museum in collaboration with STEAM Academy, founded by Dr. A.P. Jayaraman.

Age: Grade 5 - 7 | Charges: Free
The session will be via Zoom.

Children’s Book Corner

The Children’s Book Corner is an initiative launched by the Museum in 2024. It is located in the Museum Cafe situated in quiet, green space of the Museum Plaza, allowing children to indulge and develop reading habits which has proven health benefits in addition to being educational and fun! The collection of books include publications in English, Hindi and Marathi across genres such as history, art, natural environment, and books on Mumbai.

Monthly book reading and story telling sessions are also organised with authors and educators as part of this initiative. Do check our Calendar page for information about our ongoing activities!

Free and open to all through the week except Wednesday and select public holidays.
The books cannot be taken out of the premises.
Timings: 10 am to 5:30 pm.

The BDL Museum helps you creatively engage with a vast selection of artworks from our collections and exhibitions even if you cannot visit the Museum! There are interactive games, stories, pre-recorded talks, and playlists to enjoy on Spotify!

Online Talks

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Online Treasure Hunt

Solve riddles inspired by the Museum's permanent collection!

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Online Exhibitions

Join us as we explore our past exhibitions and discuss their continuing relevance.
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Sketching

The Museum's collection showcases innovations in design and motifs that were in vogue in the late 19th - early 20th century. Create your own objects inspired by the designs you see in our collection!

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Colouring Sheets

Established in 1857, the Dr Bhau Daji Lad is the oldest Museum in Mumbai. It is a treasure house of decorative & industrial art objects. The richly designed interiors of the Museum include the encaustic Minton tiles, imported for the Museum in the late 19th century. These patterns, found on the Grand Staircase & the Mumbai Gallery, are a treat for our visitors and are an important part of the city's history.

Colour in the sheets using your chosen medium and send us your pictures of your completed drawing via email or by tagging us @bdlmuseum on social media platforms!

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Playlists on Spotify

BDL Museum is now on Spotify. Tune into our new, curated playlists!

Ragamalas

Tune into our curated playlist inspired by the BDL Museum's collection of Ragamala miniature paintings! The Ragamalas in the Museum’s collection are from the Jaipur school of miniatures. Ragamala, meaning 'garland of ragas', is a set of miniature paintings that depict personified ragas of Indian classical music. A raga is a melodic framework in Indian classical music with symbolic associations such as seasons, time, and mood. It is meant to evoke certain emotions among the listeners. Ragas also provide room for improvisation to musicians and singers. The playlist features some of the most celebrated artists in Indian classical music. It begins with spirited morning ragas, progressing into soulful evening ragas.

Disclaimer: The playlist is strictly for non-commercial and entertainment use and in accordance with Spotify Brand Account.

Mumbai

Tune into our new playlist dedicated to the city of dreams - Mumbai. From 'Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan' to 'Gully Boy', the playlist tries to capture the essence of the city. The playlist features songs of various musical styles that developed against the backdrop of the city, ranging from classic Bhendi Bazaar Gharana that developed in the city in the 1890s to contemporary Bollywood music. The songs selected for the playlist draw inspiration from the city and its people.

Disclaimer: The playlist is strictly for non-commercial and entertainment use and in accordance with Spotify Brand Account.

Jigsaw Puzzles

Piece-by-piece, make a Masterpiece!

How long does it take you to solve this jigsaw puzzle?

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