Industrial Visit to National Museum, New Delhi
Event Date: 10 April, Thursday, 2025
On 10th April 2025, the students of the Department of English, School of Liberal Education, Galgotias University undertook an educational and cultural visit to the National Museum, New Delhi. This visit was organized as part of the department’s initiative to extend learning beyond the classroom and provide students with real-world exposure to India's rich cultural and historical heritage.
Accompanied by faculty members, the students arrived at the museum at 10 AM and were warmly welcomed by the museum staff. The National Museum, one of the premier cultural institutions in India, houses a vast collection of artifacts covering over 5,000 years of Indian history, art, and culture. The visit aimed to help students draw interdisciplinary connections between literature, history, art, and culture, thereby enriching their understanding of the contexts within which texts are written and interpreted.
The tour began with the Indus Valley Civilization gallery, where students observed relics such as seals, pottery, and figurines. These artifacts provided a tangible context to ancient Indian literature and civilization, which many students had studied in their coursework. The group then explored the Buddhist Art section, which offered insights into the development of Buddhist iconography and literature across Asia. The students showed particular interest in the manuscripts and sculptures, which illustrated the spread and evolution of ideas across regions and cultures.
Another highlight of the visit was the gallery on Medieval and Modern Indian Art, which showcased miniature paintings, textiles, and weaponry from various periods. These exhibits sparked discussions among the students about the socio-political and aesthetic influences on Indian literature and storytelling traditions.
Throughout the visit, students engaged actively with the exhibits, took notes, and participated in discussions facilitated by their professors. They were encouraged to observe how visual and material culture can reflect and shape literary themes, narratives, and identities. The visit also emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage and understanding the dynamic interplay between language, art, and society.
In conclusion, the industrial visit to the National Museum proved to be an intellectually stimulating and memorable experience. It not only enhanced the students’ appreciation for Indian heritage but also broadened their academic perspective by linking literary studies with historical and cultural contexts. The Department of English plans to organize more such interdisciplinary visits in the future to continue fostering holistic learning.
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