India, May 18 -- Monday closed is often mentioned on the bulletin boards of most museums across Delhi-NCR. But today is different with International Museum Day (May 18) celebrations planned in the Capital. At the National Museum, visitors will get to step into a world of stories, art, history, and creativity. On the planner are exciting walkthroughs and creative sessions (11.30am to 8pm) that promise an inspirational day full of discoveries. From exploring the museum as a cultural sanctuary to learning about the contribution of Harappan Civilisation in shaping the world and India's ceramic traditions, there is a gamut of themes to choose from. Some of these walks, such as Itihasology's Night at the Museum, are already pre-booked due to their popularity. Eric Chopra, co-conductor of this walk, informs, "We can't accommodate more than 100 people, and from the event that happened last month, we already have a waiting list of more than 1,000 people who wanted to join in! Those who will be walking with us today, we will be taking them across the Harappan Civilisation, reach the Bronze Gallery, talk about sculptures of Shiva and conclude at the Miniature Art Gallery, telling them about the history of the museum and giving some quintessential takeaway postcards." Discovering new facts about the old is not the only agenda; dialogues and a 3D light and sound show will take centre stage at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) at 7pm. Director general Sanjeev Kishor Goutam shares, "The panel discussion will have art curators talk on this year's theme of Museums Uniting a Divided World... In the evening, there will be a spectacular 3D Projection Mapping Show, which is free for everyone to attend. It will showcase the importance of nine masters, including Rabindranath Tagore and Amrita Sher-Gil. The idea is to make the museum an experiential space, so that the visitors don't just walk in and see what is old." The culturally inclined can even look forward to sitting back and enjoying a traditional puppet show, Jack and the Beanstalk, by artist Manish Ram Sachdeva, at 11.30am. This act will take place at Meghdoot-III, Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA), throwing a spotlight on Indian handcrafted puppets. It's sure to bring your child-like enthusiasm back, as you get to experience a vibrant celebration of India's performing arts, alongside witnessing the inauguration of a virtual museum....