How safe are India’s famed museums: A quick status check

The incident highlights the importance of taking utmost care of such treasure troves. Here’s a quick status check of the major museums in the country.

A massive fire destroyed the 40-year-old National Museum of Natural History, which housed several taxidermied animals and a life-size model of a dinosaur, leaving several nature lovers in shock.

A fire broke out early on April 26 morning at the National Museum of Natural History, next to the Ficci, KK Birla Auditorium at Mandi House in New Delhi. (Ashok Nigam/Hindustan Times)

Many experts say the mishap could mean losing a “vital” piece of history.

“It is indeed a tragic accident. Loss of collection is losing a vital piece of history. Natural history collections are invaluable pieces of scientific knowledge,” director of Bombay Natural History Society, Deepak Apte told PTI.

The incident highlights the importance of taking care of such treasure troves. Here’s a quick status check of the major museums in the country: