Synopsis The Present volume is the outcome of seminar organized by IGRMS, Bhopal in 2005. This a major book on specialized museums in India by IGRMS. At a theoretical level, discussions is mode about the need, nature and scope of specialized museums as well as the changing connotation of the term 'museum'. At an empirical level, the rich repository of specialized museums of various types spread around different parts of India has themes of archaeology, anthropology, geology, nature history, dolls, folk heritage, toilets, utensils, memorabilia, archives, floating museum etc. This volume will be useful for student of musicology, archaeology, anthropology, nature history, culture resource and heritage management.