
Modernization
Learn more about government’s intention to modernize the museum to protect our historic holdings and provide better access to our collections.
Join us on a journey into the rich and complex story of Indian Chintz.
On this 30-minute guided experience, you'll uncover the true story of Indian Chintz - a centuries-old textile tradition born in the Indian subcontinent, and shaped by global trade, colonialism and cultural exchange.
Discover how Indian artisans created dazzling multicoloured cottons using intricate hand painted and block-printed techniques. You'll also learn how these fabrics became luxury items in royal courts and unpack the role of chintz in the rise of fast fashion.
The tour begins outside the Global Threads exhibition on the third floor.