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About the Exhibition
Ancient World: Shared Futures is a landmark exhibition at CSMVS, Mumbai, reimagining how we connect with ancient civilizations. Bringing together artefacts and ideas that span continents—from Mesopotamia to the Indus Valley—it explores the shared origins of art, belief, and innovation that continue to shape human experience today.
The exhibition invites visitors to see the ancient world not as distant or divided, but as a living dialogue between cultures, creativity, and continuity. Through carefully curated objects and immersive storytelling, Ancient World: Shared Futures celebrates humanity’s enduring quest for connection and meaning across time and place.
About CSMVS
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS), Mumbai’s premier museum, stands as a vibrant centre for art, history, and culture. Established in 1922, it houses over 70,000 objects spanning ancient to contemporary times, offering insights into India’s rich heritage and its connections with the wider world.
Beyond its collections, CSMVS is a space for learning, dialogue, and discovery—where exhibitions, research, and public programmes bring the past into conversation with the present. Set within a heritage building and lush gardens, the museum continues to inspire curiosity and appreciation for humanity’s shared cultural legacy.
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