Established 1944 • Advancing Museums • Preserving Heritage • Inspiring Society
Promoting museums, heritage conservation and professional excellence across India.
Creating opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, research and professional exchange.
Encouraging research and knowledge exchange in museum studies and allied disciplines.
Conferences, seminars, lectures and workshops organised by MAI.
Peer-reviewed journals, books and research publications.
Join India's leading academic and professional museum network.
Circulars, notices, downloads and useful academic resources.
Museums Association of India (MAI) is the only academic and professional body dedicated to museum professionals, scholars and researchers from museums, archaeology, conservation, anthropology, history and allied disciplines.
Established in 1944, MAI has continuously worked towards strengthening museums and heritage institutions across India through research, publications, conferences and professional networking.
27 - 29 November 2026 | Ujjain
6 June 2026 | New Delhi
16 May 2025 | Delhi
A peer-reviewed scholarly journal publishing research papers, museum studies, reviews and documentation related to museums, heritage and conservation.
MAI continues to work towards strengthening the museum movement in India through collaboration, professional excellence, research and heritage conservation.
Since 1944
We invite scholars, professionals and institutions to join hands in advancing museum education, documentation, preservation and public engagement.
Become a part of India's oldest and most respected professional association dedicated to museums, heritage, conservation and cultural research.