LITERATURE STUDY

• A museum has specific functions different from other kinds of

buildings. Museum space follows function and its interior space
should respond to and go well with its exhibitions.
• In addition, the exhibitions, presentations and displays should be
interesting and interactive. The architecture should communicate
scientific feeling and thought to the visitors.
• GENERAL STUDY OF MUSEUM PLANNING ♦ Various definitions ♦
Site selection ♦ Zoning ♦ Evolution of museum space (Foreign &
Indian context) ♦ Museum circulation ♦ Type of Exhibits ♦ Type of
Display ♦ Lighting ♦ Services ISSUES IN MUSEUM PLANNING
(Through various case studies)
• The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the largest government
institution in-charge of monuments of national importance. These
monuments and sites have vast quantities of antiquarian remains
that were unearthed and collected at archaeological sites across
India by ASI. Archaeological Survey of India [ASI] has prescribed set
of guide lines for planning a museum. Six pillars of museum
management identified offer a stable, long lasting framework to
prepare the guidelines for ASI museum: 1. Research and
Dissemination 2. Preservation and Conservation 3. Interpretation
and Presentation 4. Education and Outreach 5. Visitor Services and
Amenities 6. Administration and Managemen
• 1. The building’s ambience should be maintained inside as
well as outside. Landscaping around the building should be
developed in a way that it complements the experience within
the museum. 2. Aesthetic choices support and reflect the
theme and tone of the exhibition. 3. Orientation, spatial
organization, and traffic flow are appropriate to the goals of
the exhibition. 4. The physical space (such as layout, lighting,
flooring) is created in such a way that audience members of
varying physical sizes and abilities are able to navigate and
interact with the exhibition. 5. If required audio-visual footage,
voice recordings, ambiance music etc. may also be used for
creating a complete experience. Other than following ASI
guidelines for museum planning, the local building
development control rules also to be followed, the museum
comes under institutional buildings category in DCR [
Development Control Rules ].
• ZONING OF A MUSEUM Zoning as a museum Planning Tool. In the
practice or designing the zoning can be arranged as • Public
Collection Areas: Zone with environmental controls and security
designed for the preservation of collections. • Non Public Areas:
Zone which is meant for the staff alone with environment controls
and security. • Public Non-collection Areas: Zone in which the finish
and durability and environment created for human comforts. • Non
Public-Collection Areas: Zone in which the finish and durability and
environment created for the staffs alone.
• CLIMATE The Building should be oriented in such a way it gets a
natural benefits for all seasons. Proper shading devices designed for
controlling natural light glare over the displays. Avoid drastic
changes in humidity and temperature at all times. As a general rule,
temperature and humidity guidelines set for storage areas are
appropriate for exhibit gallery areas as well. If the exhibit gallery
contains a door used by the public to enter and exit the museum, do
not put artifacts near the door in order to avoid extreme changes in
temperature and humidity. The Light levels in storage: Brightness
and UV levels are damaging to collections and should be controlled.
Cover all lights with UV filters, especially florescent tubes. Refrain
from storing any artifact in an area with sunlight