World Heritage Day: Govt announces free entry to SPS, Dogra Art museums

Jammu, Apr 16: The Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, in collaboration with the district administration, Tourism and Education departments, is going to celebrate World Heritage Day on April 18, 2025, in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir.
In Kashmir division, an early morning cleanliness drive will be held at Hari Parbat Fort, Srinagar, followed by a pledge and heritage walk. Similarly, in Jammu division, an early morning cleanliness drive will be held at Samba Fort in Samba district, followed by a pledge for preserving cultural heritage and a heritage walk.
On the eve of World Heritage Day, the Department has announced free entry for all to the SPS Museum, Srinagar and Dogra Art Museum, Jammu, to facilitate all sections of society to have a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage and symbols of historical importance.
Further, the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums is organising a daylong archival exhibition at Archival Repository in Jammu and Art Gallery Museum, Old Assembly Complex, Srinagar, to have a glimpse of the historical monuments of Jammu and Kashmir.
The department has urged all to participate in the World Heritage Day celebration, visit the exhibitions being organised and avail the incentive of free entry to museums.