The Terminal 2 (T2) at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport is considered exceptionally beautiful. It has a nature-inspired aesthetic with indoor hanging gardens, bamboo structures, and more. But did you know that the T2 of this airport in Bengaluru also has a museum where travellers can observe rare collections right before their take-off?
Bengaluru Airport T2 Offers A Unique Museum Experience
Seems like travellers can never get bored while taking off from the T2 of Bengaluru airport. The interiors of this terminal are not just appealing to the eyes, but also calming. Not many travellers might know this, but the T2 of Kempegowda International Airport also has a museum. The airport collaborated with the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) to bring passengers a unique cultural experience at the space.
It offers a thoughtfully curated interactive experience featuring works by celebrated artists. From rare original collections to interactive digital experiences, travellers can explore the evolution of art through the ages right before their take-off. How cool is that? We don’t think there is a better way to pass your time before a flight.
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Travellers Can Explore South Asian Art
The unique museum at Bengaluru airport’s T2 allows travellers to engage with the rich tapestry of South Asian art and heritage. According to The Hindu, travellers can explore artworks in Gallery on Demand by renowned artists such as Jamini Roy, Jangarh Singh Shyam, Jyoti Bhatt, L.N. Tallur, and more. The museum also brings MAP’s film ephemera collection to life through curated stories built around Bollywood posters, stills, and lobby cards. Apart from this, the space also has interactive puzzles.
Travellers can also explore an exclusive retail zone. It features MAP collection-inspired lifestyle products that are ideal as souvenirs, gifts, or personal pieces of art to take back home. The place definitely sounds amazing, and it can transform waiting time into a free cultural experience at no extra cost.
You can discover MAP at two locations:
- T2 Domestic Departures opposite Carluccio’s Italian Coffee & Dining.
- T2 International Departures adjacent to The Irish House.
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Have you explored this museum at the T2 of Bengaluru airport? How was your experience?
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Why is Bengaluru T2 so famous?
Bengaluru T2 is famous for its nature-inspired design, hanging gardens, bamboo interiors, calming aesthetic, and for offering a unique museum experience.