The Museums of Everyday Art, Indian Terracotta and Textiles are a conduit for the preservation and presentation of indigenous heritage, craftsmanship, aesthetic functionality and cultural practices.

Tradition and modernity are not two separate categories - one transmutes into another. The preservation of cultural heritage, therefore, has its own validity. The museums at Sanskriti are a base for such preservation as great attention has been given to the socio-cultural context of the objects. Our vision is to build upon our collections and to transform our Museums into a central resource hub for all research on the art & craft traditions of India in general, and particularly in our core areas of terracotta, textiles and everyday objects. We would also like to use the time to simultaneously review our interpretive approach to our collections, taking into account the multiple and changing perspectives within museology and museum studies, using that to inform and further enrich our own understanding of our collections, and then share that with our visitors.

However, museums the worlds over are also widening their scope from mere repositories and generators of knowledge, into dynamic learning centres striving to be perceived as active agents of cultural values. Thus the Sanskriti Museums and their spaces also play a pro-active role in dissemination of information and creation of awareness amongst children, students, artists, scholars, designers and the interested public.

We welcome differently-abled and senior visitors to Sanskriti Kendra and would like to extend our every assistance in making your visit comfortable. The even grounds of the Kendra are convenient for walking and are scattered with seats, should you require a moment of rest. The Terracotta and Textile Museums are provided with gentle inclines/ ramps to enable the use of wheelchairs and minimise the discomfort of steps. Our staff will be glad to facilitate visits to the Everyday Art Museum. Before arriving, please call and advise us of your requirements so that we can help ensure your complete ease during a visit to the Kendra.

The Museums are open from 10 AM to 5 PM on all days except Mondays and Public Holidays. When you visit us, please ask for one of our staff and share your views with us. We constantly strive to better ourselves and would like to make your next visit even more enjoyable and fruitful.