Generating ocean knowledge beyond Museum walls, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), a Unit of National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Government of India conceptualized, designed and developed an interpretive Gallery ‘Lost at Sea’ – introducing critical ocean knowledge to audiences in two phases.
In the first phase, launched on May 02, 2025, the Foundation Day of BITM, visitors were invited to ‘Sea More’ – focusing on the utility of oceans as a sustainable resource – for marine animals, humans and ecology as a whole.
Stressing the importance of ‘Existing amidst Extinction’ the second phase – unveiled on November 14, 2025, the National Children’s Day – highlights the perks and perils of being an ocean resident – both past and present – by bringing alive extinct and endangered marine species and exploring oceans as susceptible, living bodies of wonder.
Visit the science-backed, research-informed and emotionally resonant exhibition ‘Lost at Sea’ – featuring AR-based interactives and regular ocean-themed Workshops – open daily, including weekends and holidays – at BITM, Kolkata.