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The '''Indian Music Experience Museum''' (IME) is India's first interactive music museum, located in [[Jayaprakash Nagar, Bangalore|Jayaprakash Nagar]], [[Bangalore|Bengaluru Urban]], [[Karnataka]].<ref name="ie2022">{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/know-your-city-indian-music-experience-musical-museum-preserved-rich-heritage-of-indian-music-8264520/ |title=Know your city: An interactive musical museum that has preserved the rich heritage of Indian music |publisher=Indian Express |date=2022-11-12 |access-date=2024-11-23}}</ref> Established in 2019, the museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing Indian musical heritage through interactive exhibits and educational programs. The non-profit institution is supported by the Brigade Group and occupies 50,000 square feet of space across three floors.<ref name="kt">{{cite web |url=https://www.karnatakatourism.org/tour-item/indian-music-experience-museum/ |title=Indian Music Experience Museum (IME) - Karnataka Tourism |publisher=Karnataka Tourism |access-date=2024-11-23}}</ref>

== Overview ==

The museum features nine exhibit galleries, an outdoor Sound Garden, and a Learning Centre. Its primary mission is to document and present various forms of Indian music, ranging from classical traditions like [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani]] and [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] music to contemporary genres including Bollywood and indie pop. The institution emphasizes interactive learning experiences through multimedia displays and hands-on exhibits.<ref name="betterindia">{{cite web |url=https://thebetterindia.com/316118/bengaluru-interactive-indian-music-experience-museum-bollywood-songs-history/ |title=Bengaluru's Interactive Indian Music Experience Museum: History Through Bollywood Songs |publisher=The Better India |access-date=2024-11-23}}</ref>

== Facilities ==

=== Exhibition galleries ===
The museum houses nine thematic galleries that showcase different aspects of Indian music through artifacts, instruments, and multimedia installations.<ref name="moi">{{cite web |url=https://shop.museumsofindia.org/node/577 |title=The Indian Music Experience |publisher=Museum of India |access-date=2024-11-23}}</ref> The galleries include:

* '''The Stars Gallery''': A hall of fame featuring memorabilia from musicians such as Ustad Bismillah Khan and M.S. Subbulakshmi<ref name="explocity">{{cite web |url=https://bangalore.explocity.com/articles/three-things-not-to-miss-at-the-indian-music-experience-museum/ |title=Three Things Not To Miss At The Indian Music Experience Museum |publisher=Explocity |date=2023-06-29 |access-date=2024-11-23}}</ref>
* '''Songs of Struggle''': Dedicated to music's role in India's independence movement, featuring various versions of "Vande Mataram" and other patriotic songs<ref name="ie2022" />
* '''Living Traditions''': Focuses on fundamental concepts of Hindustani classical music, including ragas, talas, and various gharanas<ref name="artfervour">{{cite web |url=https://www.artfervour.com/museum-guide-indian-music-experience/ |title=Museum Guide - Indian Music Experience |publisher=Art Fervour |access-date=2024-11-23}}</ref>
* '''Contemporary Expressions''': Showcases modern Indian music genres like Indi-pop and rock music<ref name="betterindia" />
* Melting pot:

=== Sound Garden ===
The outdoor Sound Garden features ten interactive musical installations designed for hands-on exploration of sound.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} Key installations include:

* Humming Stone
* Singing Stone
* Storm Drum

These installations allow visitors to experience sound creation through physical interaction.<ref name="explocity" />

=== Learning Centre ===
The Learning Centre offers structured music education programs, including:<ref name="official">{{cite web |url=https://indianmusicexperience.org/about-us/ |title=About Us |publisher=Indian Music Experience Museum |access-date=2024-11-23}}</ref>

* Diploma programs in various musical disciplines
* Workshops on music appreciation
* Classes in:
** Carnatic vocal
** Hindustani vocal
** Mridangam
** Guitar

== Educational programs ==

The museum conducts regular educational initiatives aimed at both children and adults.<ref name="ie2022" /> These include:

* Regular workshops on sound science
* Historical lectures on musical instruments
* Live performances showcasing various musical traditions
* Community engagement programs<ref name="official" />

== Development and support ==

The museum's development spanned over a decade before its opening in 2019. The project received primary support from the Brigade Group, with additional backing from various cultural organizations committed to preserving India's musical heritage.<ref name="ie2022" /><ref name="official" />

== See also ==
* [[List of music museums]]
* [[Indian classical music]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://indianmusicexperience.org Official website]

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