The Museum has introduced a Post Graduate Diploma course in Museology and Conservation since 2009 – 10 with an aim to engage students critically and creatively with wide ranging ideas and issues related to good museum practice. The PG Diploma programme has created a niche for itself in the academic and professional realm of Museum management. The Museum has been granted a permanent affiliation to the University of Mumbai for conducting this course.

The PG Diploma course in Museology and Conservation is a 1-year academic course from July to May. The course covers various aspects of collection management, exhibit designing, project implementation, communication aids and leading edge ideas in conservation practices. These are taught through lectures, practical assignments as well as workshops. The Museum facilities such as Library, AV aids, IT resources and practical training in the Museum galleries and Conservation Centre are made freely available to students. The course is divided in six modules over two semesters:-

1. Introduction to the Idea of Museum, Museology and Museography
2. Museum Management
3. Collections Management
4. Exhibition Planning and Designing
5. Care and Conservation of Museum Materials
6. Museum Communication

There are three papers each in the first and second Semester covering theory and practical. Classroom sessions are held on Saturdays and Mondays.

Eligibility

Candidates with a Bachelors’ Degree in Arts, Science, Fine Arts or equivalent examinations recognized by the UGC are eligible to apply for the programme.

Admissions

Selection of candidates is done strictly on merit and according to reservation norms of University of Mumbai. Applications are invited through newspaper advertisement. Kindly DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM and send it to the Museum address which is given on the application form.

Last date of Submittion for the form is 8th June 2012. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Fees

Tuition fee … `3000/-

Registration fee … `2000/-

Study materials, Library etc … `1500/-

The fee for International students would be INR 32,500/- plus examination fee

Fees for study excursions, examinations etc will be extra as applicable. All the fees are payable at the time of admission. Fees once paid will not be refunded.

The Research Library is an integral part of the Museum. The Library has a rich collection of 30,000 (approx.) books and journals – Indian and International.

The Library consists mainly of books on archaeology, art, architecture, numismatics, mythology, religion, anthropology, natural history, museology, conservation, history and civilization, with particular emphasis, on ancient Indian history and culture.

There is a reference section consisting of dictionaries, directories, encyclopaedias, atlases, gazetteers, reports of the Archaeological Survey of India and reports on Indian Epigraphy.

The library has also vast collection of catalogues of Museum and Art Galleries all over the world.

This is basically a reference library. The books are not allowed to be taken out of the library. Individuals pursuing a serious study of the subject are allowed to refer the books on the premises only. College students make use of the library for preparing their projects related to the subjects of art history and ancient Indian culture.

The procedure is simple:

The students have to produce their identity card or letter of recommendation from an Institute. They are given a library admission form to fill up, after their credentials are ascertained.

Scholars, post-graduate and research students visit the library regularly, for reference work, for writing their thesis and research articles.

The Curatorial staff members consult the valuable source material in the library for writing books, catalogues, guide books and research papers.

The library support is continuously extended for the educational and research activities of the Museum.

The facility for xeroxing is available to those who require the data for academic purpose.
The library is currently engaged in digitization of its collection.

Timings of the library are:
10.15 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday
10.15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday
Closed on Sundays and on All Bank Holidays.

Schools, Colleges and other Educational groups can contact the Curator, Education Department 1 week in advance for Special Talk and Guided Tours

• Art and Icon – essays on early Indian art.
   Desai, Devangana