Louvre theft: What does the incident prove? Other museum marvels

The notorious heist at the world-famous Louvre Museum and the downing of the World Trade Centre proved that there were flaws in the white man’s systems that the world hailed as perfect. When I visited the Louvre, I was amazed by the LASER safety technology arranged at the museum. 

The majestic Louvre
The iconic Louvre Museum in France is one of the most mesmerising museums in the world. The incredibly vast museum houses some of the rarest pieces in the world. Interestingly, the museum is housed in the Louvre Palace, built by the French monarch centuries ago. The glass pyramid in the centre, considered a modern architectural landmark, leads to the underground galleries. Meanwhile, the toilet complexes and passages are on the part that you see above the ground. This is an excellent example of how space has been used wisely and creatively. 

A vast, incredible world has been created underground, untouched by the medieval palace. The museum is separated into countless passages leading to various galleries. Most people visit only the main parts in five or six hours, as it would take days to walk around the museum and enjoy every piece of art. I mainly focused on the galleries and halls that displayed the world-famous paintings, including the iconic Mona Lisa. A huge passage leads to smaller halls where the artworks are housed. Barriers separate the paintings, and the security alarm will go off if you try to reach for the paintings or breach the barriers. Alarms could be heard many times from various galleries and halls, alerting the security staff. However, after the infamous heist, it has been proven that there are loopholes even in the Louvre's famed security system.

The grand Egyptian museum
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo takes us back at least 1000 years. The mummified body of the Pharaoh is the most attractive highlight here. Besides, his mummified pet animals have also been exhibited here. Ancient vessels and inscriptions, too, can be seen at this majestic museum. 

A museum showcasing future
The legendary Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington gives you a glimpse not only of the past but also of the future. The museum perfectly depicts the man’s desire to fly and conquer the skies and his efforts to achieve that dream. From the real aeroplane invented by the Wright Brothers to the Apollo 11 spacecraft that landed first on the moon, and the space suit worn by Neil Armstrong and his crew during their iconic flight, are exhibited here. Besides, you could also see the designs and drawings of the futuristic aircraft. 

The magical Addis Ababa
The National Museum of Ethiopia doesn’t fail to mesmerise the visitors, even though it is smaller. The fossil of the ancient woman who lived around 3.2 lakh years ago, before human beings evolved into what we look like now, is the most unique item here. Interestingly, this fossil has been named Lucy. It is said that the human race originated in Africa, so Lucy is probably the ancient grandmother of humankind. 

What about Kerala museums?
The museums in Kerala lack a genuine affinity for our past and hence fail to generate any interest or sense of history among visitors. There is no real emotional connection between the exhibited items and the viewers. You really get excited when the museum staff in foreign museums explains the historical significance of the exhibited pieces. Here, people lack a sense of history and even consider it irrelevant. Museums should be turned into cultural centres where people can interact with each other. Museums preserve the past and are, in fact, the protectors of yore. Children should be taken to museums to help them understand the past. Now, museums are considered among the boring places to visit, and most people avoid them from their itineraries. This attitude should be changed, and there must be genuine appreciation for the past.