J&K news: Free entry to museums on World Heritage Day

The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, in collaboration with the district administrations, Tourism and Education departments, is going to celebrate World Heritage Day on April 18 in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir.

In Kashmir division, an early morning cleanliness drive will be held at Hari Parbat Fort, Srinagar, followed by pledge and heritage walk. Similarly, in Jammu Division, an early morning cleanliness drive will be held at Samba Fort in Samba district, followed by pledge for preserving cultural heritage and heritage walk.

On the eve of World Heritage Day, the Department has announced free entry for all to SPS Museum, Srinagar, and Dogra Art Museum, Jammu, with an aim to facilitate all sections of society to have glimpse of the rich cultural heritage and symbols of historical importance.

Further, the Department is organising day long archival exhibition at Archival Repository in Jammu and at Art Gallery Museum, Srinagar, in order to have a glimpse of historical monuments of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Department has urged all to participate in the World Heritage Day celebration, visit the exhibitions being organised and avail the incentive of free entry to museums.