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{{Infobox museum
| name = National Museum of Indian Cinema
| image = About_Gandhi_in_the_National_Museum_of_Indian_Cinema,_Bombay.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = "Gandhi and cinema" exhibit at the National Museum of Indian Cinema
| map_type = India Maharashtra
| map_size = 250
| map_caption = Location in Mumbai, Maharashtra
| map_dot_label = National Museum of Indian Cinema
| coordinates = {{coord|18.9279|72.8284|display=inline}}
| established = 19 January 2019
| location = 2nd Floor, Phase 1, Films Division Complex, Pedder Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026
| type = Film museum
| collection = Artifacts, equipment, and memorabilia related to Indian cinema
| founder = Government of India
| website = [https://www.nmic.gov.in/ National Museum of Indian Cinema]
}}

{{Short description|Indian museum in Mumbai, dedicated to cinema}}

The '''National Museum of Indian Cinema''' (NMIC) is a museum located in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], dedicated to the history and development of [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Museum of Indian Cinema |url=https://www.nmic.gov.in/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.nmic.gov.in}}</ref>

== History and architecture ==

The museum complex consists of two buildings:
* '''Gulshan Mahal''' - A restored 19th century Victorian-Gothic heritage bungalow, which was originally built in 1875.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Museums of India |publisher=National Council of Science Museums |year=2024 |page=123}}</ref>
* Modern Glass Galleries - A contemporary building with state-of-the-art exhibition spaces, designed by architect [[Raj Rewal]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=NMIC: A Museum for Indian Cinema |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nmic-a-museum-for-indian-cinema/article29614162.ece |access-date=2024-11-23 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=2020-01-25}}</ref>

== Exhibition galleries ==

=== Gulshan Mahal ===

The heritage building chronicles early Indian cinema, featuring:
* The arrival of cinema in [[India]] in 1896, with the first film screening by the [[Lumière brothers]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=A History of Indian Cinema |publisher=Oxford University Press |year=2010 |page=12}}</ref>
* India's first feature film, ''[[Raja Harishchandra]]'', released in 1913.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raja Harishchandra |url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Raja-Harishchandra |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.britannica.com}}</ref>
* The transition from silent to talkie films in the 1930s.<ref>{{Cite journal |title=The Transition to Sound in Indian Cinema |journal=Film History |year=2005 |volume=17 |issue=1 |page=73 |doi=10.2979/FIL.2005.17.1.67}}</ref>
* The evolution of Indian cinema through the first half of the 20th century, including the rise of [[Bollywood]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=Bollywood: A History |publisher=Reaktion Books |year=2017 |page=56}}</ref>

=== Glass Building Galleries ===

The modern structure showcases:
* Regional cinema across India, including films from [[Tollywood (disambiguation)|Tollywood]], [[Malayalam cinema|Mollywood]], and [[Kollywood]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Regional Cinema in India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/entertainment/story/20190826/regional-cinema-india-tollywood-mollywood-kollywood-1593334-2019-08-26 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.indiatoday.in}}</ref>
* Technological innovations in filmmaking, including the use of special effects and animation.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Technology in Indian Cinema |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/technology-in-indian-cinema/1741244/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |newspaper=The Financial Express |date=2020-02-20}}</ref>
* The evolution of contemporary Indian cinema, including the rise of independent films and digital platforms.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Contemporary Indian Cinema |publisher=Routledge |year=2020 |page=145}}</ref>
* A special gallery dedicated to [[Satyajit Ray]], featuring his Academy Award and contributions to cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Satyajit Ray |url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Satyajit-Ray |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.britannica.com}}</ref>

== Collection ==

The museum houses an extensive collection, including:
* Vintage cameras, lights, and filmmaking equipment, such as the [[Arriflex]] camera used by Satyajit Ray.<ref>{{Cite book |title=The Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema |publisher=Oxford University Press |year=2010 |page=456}}</ref>
* Interactive technology demonstrations, including a virtual reality experience of a film set.<ref>{{Cite news |title=NMIC: A Museum for Indian Cinema |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nmic-a-museum-for-indian-cinema/article29614162.ece |access-date=2024-11-23 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=2020-01-25}}</ref>
* A timeline displaying landmark films across 100 years of Indian cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Timeline of Indian Cinema |url=https://www.nmic.gov.in/timeline |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.nmic.gov.in}}</ref>
* Memorabilia from iconic Bollywood films, including costumes and props.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Bollywood: A History |publisher=Reaktion Books |year=2017 |page=123}}</ref>
* Historic artifacts from Mumbai's film industry, including vintage film posters and photographs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mumbai Film Industry |url=https://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/destination/mumbai-film-industry |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.maharashtratourism.gov.in}}</ref>

== Visitor experience ==

The museum offers an immersive journey through Indian cinema, using:
* Storytelling presentations, including audio guides and interactive displays.<ref>{{Cite news |title=NMIC: A Museum for Indian Cinema |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nmic-a-museum-for-indian-cinema/article29614162.ece |access-date=2024-11-23 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=2020-01-25}}</ref>
* Interactive galleries, including a gallery on film editing and sound design.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Film Editing and Sound Design |url=https://www.nmic.gov.in/exhibitions/film-editing-and-sound-design |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.nmic.gov.in}}</ref>
* Multimedia displays, including video installations and virtual reality experiences.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Multimedia and Virtual Reality |publisher=Routledge |year=2020 |page=210}}</ref>
* Musical exhibits, including a gallery on film music and composers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Film Music and Composers |url=https://www.nmic.gov.in/exhibitions/film-music-and-composers |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.nmic.gov.in}}</ref>
* Hands-on technology demonstrations, including a workshop on film-making techniques.<ref>{{Cite news |title=NMIC: A Museum for Indian Cinema |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nmic-a-museum-for-indian-cinema/article29614162.ece |access-date=2024-11-23 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=2020-01-25}}</ref>

== References ==

{{reflist}}

[[Category:Museums in Mumbai]]

[[Category:2019 establishments in Maharashtra]]

[[Category:Cinema museums]]

National Museum of Indian Cinema - Revision history

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