Museums as Therapeutic Spaces: Exploring the Potential of Museotherapy in India

Abstract: This study examines the therapeutic potential of museums in India, investigating how cultural institutions can address mental health challenges through five therapeutic modalities: music, art, poetry, spiritual, and nature-based interventions. A qualitative secondary research design was employed, synthesising international scholarship, institutional reports, and documented case studies to provide a comparative analysis of global practices and emerging Indian initiatives. Findings demon