JAMMU, May 18: On the occasion of International Museum Day, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Jammu Chapter, organised an educational visit for students of Sainik School Nagrota to the Dogra Art Museum, Jammu.
The 2026 theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” highlights the role of museums in building dialogue and understanding across communities.
During the visit, INTACH Additional Co-Convenor Dr. Satwant Singh Rissam was present and guided the students through the programme. Curator Mukul Magotra apprised the students of the historical significance of the museum and its important collections, helping them understand the artistic and cultural legacy preserved at the institution. The students were accompanied by art and craft teacher Ms Mehdhavi, whose presence added an academic dimension to the visit.
The Dogra Art Museum is among the most important cultural institutions of Jammu and is known for its notable collection of Basohli miniature paintings, manuscripts, sculptures, costumes and other historical artefacts.The initiative reflected INTACH’s ongoing commitment to heritage conservation and public sensitisation through educational outreach.
By involving students in museum-based learning on International Museum Day, the organisers underlined the importance of preserving the region’s history and inspiring young citizens to value museums as living centres of knowledge, identity, dialogue and community connection.