Simultaneously, a call of participation for an early morning play in the form of Sensory Scape was made available to Udaipur institutions working with Persons on the Autism Spectrum. The activity was conceptualized keeping the target audience in mind.

Several elements were put together as part of a puzzle hunt and piecing activity. It sought to encourage team building, outdoor engagement, balance, colour and image associations and exploration. It enabled participants to have a closer look and better understanding of artefacts, the museum and its history.

A Social Narrative of Sensory Scape was provided to participants prior to their visit to help them prepare. The activity was a continuation of the Museum's efforts towards access and inclusion. Participation in Sensory Scape was made available from 12th - 15th April 2023. Sankalp Paediatric Rehabilitation Center in Udaipur participated on 12th April 2023.

This activity was conducted at Lakshmi Chowk, Zenana Mahal and spaced out to other galleries as well. Sensory play elements included tug of war, picking chits, throwing a ball into the bucket, searching clues, identifying and associating the visuals depicted and objects on display, piecing the puzzle together, and locating the architectural scene depicted in the puzzle.

The above mentioned activities were facilitated by Ms. Anamika Singh, Curatorial Intern (Museum Education) with support from the Curatorial team.

Using visual cues to locate puzzle pieces

Piecing the puzzle at Chowmukha

Motifs in Mewar, in print! was a workshop that was brought back on popular demand. Participants got hands on with the techniques of printmaking and acquainted to the unique forms of motifs seen in Mewar and the City Palace, Udaipur. The hand printed personalised souvenirs of tote bags or postcards could be taken home with them. This was conducted from 12th - 15th April 2023 in the Activity Room, near Curator Office, Zenana Mahal.

The printing workshop as well as Knit - Bound were facilitated by Ms. Shruti Suresh, Curatorial Intern (Museum Education). The latter was in celebration of World Heritage Day and World Book Day. It allowed participants to engage with and indulge themselves with the oldest forms of book binding. The workshop highlighted the various book binding methods, techniques of Japanese binding and binding knacks. Crafted and designed with extreme awareness, these were made akin to those available in the market streets of Udaipur. Along with creating books, the participants also gained an understanding on journaling and its importance by way of a fun-filled brochure that they could take home. This workshop was conducted from 19th-22nd April 2023.

At book binding - journaling workshop 'Knit Bound