Theatre Workshop for Children: Voice and Speech

With Shruti Sridharan

Saturday, 28th May 2022
11 am - 1 pm

Two of the core skills of theatre and performance are Voice and Speech. At this workshop we will explore possibilities of using the two to tell our stories better, while playing games and putting our words and voices to creative use.

This workshop will be conducted by Shruti Sridharan co-founder of Sphere Arts Education. Sphere specialises in working at the intersection of Arts and Education, building pathways for long term learning and development of young people through methods steeped in artistic practice. Shruti Sridharan is a trained vocalist, and has been a practicing theatre maker for over two decades.

Charges: Rs.100 per person | Limited spots available
Age: 9 - 12
Venue: Education Centre, Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum
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Walk in 'A Hall of Wonder'

English: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Marathi/Hindi: 12:30am - 1:30 pm

Back in 1857, Mumbai’s first Museum was described as a 'Hall of Wonder', set within a 'Garden of Delight'. Join us this Saturday for a guided tour of our new exhibition 'A Hall of Wonder' and explore the Museum's history along with some of the collection highlights.

Tell us, if we set out to build a Hall of Wonder for 2022, what would you put inside it? Share images with us online, tag us @bdlmuseum or join us for the activity post the Saturday tour!

Charges: Free
Register: education@bdlmuseum.org

Science Session | From Cocoon to Silk

In collaboration with STEAM Academy

Thursday, 26 May 2021
11 am - 12 pm

Did you know that in the late 1800s, the Museum reared silkworm specimens and displayed them in their natural state? Join us as we learn about the fascinating biology of silkworms, the history of sericulture, and the manufacturing of silk.

The session is curated by Dr. A.P. Jayaraman, founder of the STEAM Academy and delivered by Jasvinder Kaur.

Age: Grade 5 - 8
Language: English | Charges: Free
Session will be via Zoom. Limited spots available.
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Storytelling Session | Folklore of River Teesta

with Minket Lepcha

Saturday, May 7, 2022
11 am - 1 pm

Join Minket Lepcha for an interactive session covering stories from the Lepcha community of Darjeeling and Sikkim. Through the stories, children will explore the folklore of River Teesta and understand the flora and fauna of the region. The session will help children connect with rivers and mountains while also raising ecological awareness.

Minket Lepcha has been engaged with documenting stories and folklore based on communities of Darjeeling and Sikkim for a few years. She has directed a film on River Teesta through SOPPECOM and traced the river from the source till the river leaves the mountain. She is an awardee of Young Green Filmmaker 2016 in Woodpecker International Film Festival for her film Voices of Teesta’.

Age: 8-19 years
Charges: Museum entry ticket applicable

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Behind the Scenes with Museum Objects!

Monday, May 2, 2022

Go behind the scenes with our conservators and curators and learn how we take care of the Museum objects!

Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM for school groups
4 pm to 5 pm for family groups

Museum entry ticket applicable

Storytelling Performance | Folktales from Maharashtra

With Ulka Mayur

Sunday, May 01, 2022
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Join us for a storytelling session inspired by a rare book in the Museum’s Library collection titled Deccan Nursery Tales by C. A. Kincaid and illustrated by the renowned artist Rao Bahadur M. V. Dhurandhar. Published in 1914, the book is a collection of popular folktales from the Deccan region of the present-day Maharashtra.

Ulka Mayur is a writer, director and performer. She has a PhD in literature and one of her research areas is folklore. Ulka curates lesser known folktales into performances and stories.

Age group: 5+ | Family groups are welcome
Charges: Museum entry ticket applicable
Prior registration is required.

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Curated Walkthrough | 'Arts of Maharashtra'

Sunday, May 01, 2022
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Explore the traditional arts and crafts of Maharashtra through objects in the Museum’s collections from across the famous craft clusters in the state! The tour will be led by the Museum’s curatorial team.

11:00 am to 12:00 pm - Tour in English
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm - Tour in Marathi
Charges: Museum entry ticket applicable.
Open to adults and family groups. No prior registration required.

Note: If you would like to book this tour for educational groups, please contact
education@bdlmuseum.org

While you stay at home, BDL Museum helps you creatively engage with a vast selection of artworks from our collections and exhibitions. We are running interactive games and stories that reveal interesting historical facts as well as ideas about contemporary art at the Museum!

Tuesday Talks

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Treasure Hunt Tuesdays

Solve riddles inspired by the Museum's permanent collection!

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Flashback Fridays

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

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?

Share a screenshot and tag us @bdlmuseum on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

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