Online Science Session: Insights into Ivory

In collaboration with STEAM Academy

Tue, 23 April, 2024 (English)
Thu, April, 25 2004 (Hindi)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Did you know that once upon a time, Mumbai was the world’s third-largest market for ivory trade?

Ivory, a natural material primarily composed of calcium phosphate, has been cherished for centuries. Objects such as combs, jewellery, frames, and musical instruments made from ivory were expensive yet popular. However, the soaring demand for ivory led to excessive elephant poaching resulting in a total ban on the ivory trade in the 1980s. Join us online as we explore the story of the ivory trade and discover sustainable alternatives.

This session is conceptualised by the BDL Museum in collaboration with STEAM Academy, founded by Dr. A.P. Jayaraman. The talk will be delivered by Shubhangi with an introduction by the Museum's education team.

Charges: Free
Age: Grade 5 - 8
The session will be held via Zoom

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BLOCK Party

In collaboration with TROY Blocks

Slot 1: Saturday, 4 May 2024. 11 am - 12 pm
Slot 2: Sunday, 5 May 2024. 11 am - 12 pm

If you had the chance to design your very own city, what would it look like? Join us with TROY blocks as we learn to combine and rearrange blocks to build a diverse range of structures, from bustling skyscrapers, and cosy neighbourhoods with play areas to more inviting public spaces. Along the way, participating budding architects will learn a sense of 'bigness' and 'littleness' - what architects call 'scale' - a particularly attractive aspect of the building block play!

Age: 3 - 12 years
Charges: Rs 100

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Craft Workshops | Kalaangan

Fri-Sun, 10 - 12 May 2024
10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Join us for multiple craft workshops led by master artisans during the 3-day festival ‘Kalaangan’ The festival is presented by BDL Museum in collaboration with Ekibeki. Entry to the festival is free and open to all. All workshops are charged at Rs 200.

Pattachitra Painting Workshop by Rupsona Chitrakar

Friday, 10th May 2024 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.
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Sholapith Flower Workshop by Gobindo Halder

Friday, 10th May 2024 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.

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Gond Painting Workshop by Sukhiram Maravi

Friday, 10th May 2024 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.

Join us as we explore our past exhibitions and discuss their continuing relevance.
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Kuprkabi Doll Making by Kuprkabi Living Ceramics

Saturday, 11th May 2024: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday, 12th May 2024: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.

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Mandana Painting by Vidya Devi Soni

11th May 2024 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.

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Sohrai Painting Workshop by Manikchand Mahto

Sunday, 12th May 2024 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.

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Sanjhi Painting Workshop by Ashutosh Verma

Sunday, 12th May 2024 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.

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Wheel Pottery

Fri 10th May - Sun 12th May 2024 | 3 pm - 7 pm
Charges: Rs 50 | On-the-spot registration

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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