With the implementation of the lockdown, museums around the world have had to limit access to their physical spaces while coming up with newer ways of engaging their audiences. Several prestigious institutions maximised on their digital affordances by streaming their collections and exhibitions through live tours. However, the idea does raise a burning question as far as the bigger picture goes: How will the role of the museum change post this pandemic?

On account of International Museum Day, Piramal Museum of Art has organised an open discussion on Opportunities For Museums: Re-looking In Times Of Physical Distancing. The panel will include keynote speakers Ashvin E Rajagopalan, director of Piramal Museum of Art; Deborah Thiagarajan, director of DakshinaChitra Museum; Mallika Ahluwalia, CEO and curator of Partition Museum; and Manasi Prasad, director of Indian Music Experience. The session will be moderated by Vaishnavi Ramanathan, senior curator at Piramal Museum of Art. "They will explore how museums are going to adapt to changing times, shifting roles of staff, alternative revenue streams and ways to continue creating connected communities," says assistant manager of outreach and programming, Sayali Mundye.