Mumbai's museums are a representation of the city's cultural dynamism. With each passing year, the role of these museums has evolved significantly. Their primary goal of serving researchers is increasingly shifting to serving the general public and also supporting the development of communities. Thus, to mark the International Museums Day, a panel discussion will be held on Friday, May 17, at The National Gallery of Modern Art to examine some of the city's unique and unconventional museums.

As part of this, coordinator of Dharavi Design Museum on Wheels, Kruti Saraiya, object theatre artist Choiti Ghosh and director of archaeology and museums for the government of Maharashtra, Dr Tejas Garge, will be in conversation with oral historian Avehi Menon. These experts will discuss how the role of museums has evolved in a changing world where there is sustained clamour for more openness, and collective involvement in dealing with issues that impact communities.