MuseoScript is a museum of everything that was and a script for everything that will be. Your grief is valid here. Your joy is valid here. You do not have to be okay. You do not have to explain yourself. You just have to show up as you are.
Featured Poem
A man foolish enough to call pain, love
There was a time when even the air between us felt sacred, when your laughter could cleanse every bruise I carried, and your silence felt like a place I could rest.
Harshit Dixit · Jan 2025 · Poetry
Recent Work
An untouched cup of coffee
Poetry · Harshit Dixit · Mar 2025
What does it mean to feel at home in a body that aches
Essay · Harshit Dixit · Feb 2026
The artist and the art are not two different things
Essay · Harshit Dixit · May 2026
The world I went to when I closed my eyes really hard
Children · Harshit Dixit · May 2026
Art · Literature · Museums
Literary Journal
Essays, poetry and criticism
A journal for writing that sits at the edges of things. Art, memory, grief, identity, place. We read everything. We charge nothing.
Clubs
Book, Writers and Cinema Clubs
Free bi-weekly community clubs for readers, writers, and film lovers. Open registration, online and in-person.
Art competitions, workshops and gallery visits — made for children.
MuseoScript runs free art and writing programs for children aged 5 to 18. From national art competitions to after-school workshops — every child deserves access to culture.
Art Competitions
Annual national competitions for ages 5 to 18.
Writing Workshops
Creative writing for young voices.
Museum Visits
Free guided educational visits to partner museums.
Community Clubs
Book, writers, and cinema clubs — all free.
MuseoScript is registering as a formal organisation. Not because paperwork matters but because this space deserves to last. The commitment to keeping it free and open will not change.
Registration in progress
A non-commercial home for cultural memory
Culture deserves careful stewardship
Harshit Dixit started writing when he was eleven, on a train, watching everything outside the window and slowly realising there was an entire world inside too. MuseoScript came from that. From the belief that culture is not something that belongs to institutions or experts. It belongs to the person on the train who does not have the words yet but is already feeling everything.
MuseoScript is a museum of everything that was and a script for everything that will be. It is a place where your grief is valid, where your joy is valid, where you do not have to suppress any part of yourself to belong.
We do not sell, monetise, or gate access. No advertising. No sponsored content. No paywalls. Everything here is free. Everything here is for everyone.
"Culture is not a commodity. It is a conversation across time — and every archive, every curated wall, every published word, and every child who makes their first painting, is a contribution to that conversation."
Preservation First
Every archived document and submitted work is treated as irreplaceable. Our protocols follow OAIS and Dublin Core standards for long-term digital preservation.
Open Access, Always
All published content is freely available to read, cite, and share. Knowledge about cultural heritage belongs to everyone — not behind paywalls.
Community and Education
We run free arts education programs for children and communities who lack access to cultural institutions. Culture must be for everyone.
MuseoScript is becoming a formal Org
We are in the process of formally registering MuseoScript as a non-governmental organisation. This will allow us to apply for grants, expand our arts education programs for underserved communities, and formalise partnerships with museums and cultural institutions worldwide.
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Legal Registration
Filing articles of incorporation as a non-profit organisation.
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Grant Applications
Applying for arts and culture grants to fund free children's programs.
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Institutional Partnerships
Formalising partnerships with museums, libraries, and schools.
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National Programs
Launching fully funded national art competitions and residencies for children.
Be notified when our registration is complete and new programs launch.
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A brief timeline
2019
Founded
MuseoScript begins as a personal blog exploring art, memory, and writing.
2026
museoscript.org Launches
The platform goes live. Open to everyone, everywhere.
The people behind MuseoScript
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Harshit Dixit
Founder
Started writing at eleven on a train. Won IFH Bengaluru for creative writing in 2022 and the Ruskin Bond Award for promising writers in 2025.
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Open to contributors
Editors, writers, educators
MuseoScript is growing. If you want to contribute, edit, or collaborate, write to gallery@museoscript.org.
Art · Literature · Museums · Education
Every program is free, open, and guided by one principle: cultural knowledge belongs to everyone.
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Literary Journal
A journal for writing that sits at the edges of things. Art, memory, grief, identity, place. We read everything. We charge nothing.
Poetry, personal essays, creative non-fiction, hybrid forms, art criticism.
PoetryEssaysCriticismOpen Submissions
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Clubs and Community
Three free clubs running regularly — Book Club, Writers Club, Cinema Club. Open to everyone. No application, no experience required.
Book ClubWriters ClubCinema ClubFree
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Children and Young Creators
A dedicated space for anyone between 5 and 18. Art competitions, writing workshops, and a place where young work is taken seriously.
Ages 5 to 18ArtWritingFree
Say hello
Write to us about anything. A submission, a question, a collaboration, or just to say hello.
Community clubs for readers, writers and film lovers.
Free, bi-weekly, open to everyone
MuseoScript runs three free community clubs that meet every two weeks — online and in-person. No fees, no experience required, no gatekeeping.
Each session is facilitated by one of our editorial team members. Online sessions are recorded and shared with registered members.
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Every Two Weeks
Sessions alternate online and in-person where possible.
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Completely Free
No registration fee. No membership cost. Ever.
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Open to All
All backgrounds, all experience levels, all languages welcome.
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Session Notifications
Registered members receive session links and materials by email.
Book Club
MuseoScript Book Club
We read and discuss one book every two weeks — chosen from art history, cultural theory, fiction with a cultural lens, biographies of artists, and world literature.
Frequency
Every 2 weeks
Format
Online and in-person
Cost
Free, always
Current read: Ways of Seeing by John Berger.
Writers Club
MuseoScript Writers Club
Share your work-in-progress, receive generous and honest feedback, and develop your writing craft. Essays, fiction, poetry, criticism — all forms welcome.
Frequency
Every 2 weeks
Format
Online and in-person (Hyderabad)
Cost
Free, always
Next session: Open workshopping — submit up to 1,000 words by Wednesday.
Cinema Club
MuseoScript Cinema Club
Watch a film every two weeks, then discuss it in depth — its themes, craft, and cultural context. From arthouse to documentary, silent cinema to contemporary world film.
Frequency
Every 2 weeks
Format
Online discussion (Zoom)
Cost
Free, always
Current film: The Salt of the Earth (2014) — Wim Wenders' documentary.
Register for a club
Registration is free and takes two minutes. You will receive a confirmation email with the next session date and joining link.
Art is for every child. Culture belongs to all.
All MuseoScript children's programs are completely free. No fees, no sign-up costs, no barriers of any kind.
Ages 5 to 18 · Annual
National Art Competition
Theme 2025: What does home look like to you? Any medium. Winners exhibited in partner gallery spaces.
Ages 8 to 18 · Monthly
Creative Writing Workshop
Monthly writing workshops mentored by published authors. Online and in-person. Top submissions published on our platform.
School Groups · Free
Museum Education Visits
Facilitated educational visits to partner museums across India. Tailored for primary and secondary school groups.
Writing workshops, art labs and residencies
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For artists and children nationwide
Annual Children's Art Competition 2025
Ages 5 to 18 · Open Entries
Theme: What does home look like to you? Any medium accepted.
Deadline31 July 2025
Entry FeeFree
Young Writers Prize 2025
Ages 12 to 25 · Open Now
Short fiction, personal essay, or poetry (max 2,000 words). Published in our annual anthology.
Deadline30 Sep 2025
Entry FeeFree
Open to all. Always free.
Filter:
Send us your work
Essays, poetry, criticism, hybrid writing, competition entries, and creative non-fiction at the intersection of art, culture, and memory.
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Word Count
Essays: 800 to 5,000 words. Poetry: up to 5 poems.
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Format
Word (.docx) or PDF. 12pt serif, double-spaced.
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Rights
First publication rights only. All rights revert to you after publication.
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Response Time
6 to 10 weeks for journal submissions.
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The MuseoScript Community
Writers, poets, readers, and makers who have chosen to be seen. Connect with people whose work moves you.
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Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026 · MuseoScript · gallery@museoscript.org
MuseoScript is an independent cultural platform. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it. We do not sell data, run advertising, or share your information with any third party for commercial purposes.
1. What we collect
Account data — your email address and an encrypted password when you register. Your password is never stored in readable form.
Profile data — your display name, bio, location, and website if you choose to add them. All optional.
Activity records — when you use the platform, certain actions are recorded for security and operational purposes. These records are accessible only to MuseoScript administrators.
Profile photo — stored only on your own device. We do not upload or store your photo on our systems.
Form submissions — if you submit work, contact us, or register for a club or workshop, that information is received and stored by MuseoScript internally.
2. What we do not collect
We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising.
We do not use any third-party analytics service.
We do not collect payment information. All programs are free.
We do not sell or share your data with advertisers or data brokers.
3. Data security
All data collected by MuseoScript is stored securely and accessible only to authorised administrators. We take reasonable technical measures to protect your data from unauthorised access. In the event of a breach that affects your data, we will notify you promptly.
4. Your rights
You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by emailing gallery@museoscript.org.
You may request a copy of all data we hold about you.
You may update your profile information at any time from your account.
All requests are processed within 14 days.
5. Children
MuseoScript has a dedicated program for ages 5 to 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided data without consent, contact us immediately at gallery@museoscript.org and we will delete it.
6. Intellectual property
All creative works published on MuseoScript remain the intellectual property of their respective authors. By submitting work you confirm it is original and grant MuseoScript a non-exclusive licence to publish it on this platform. You may request removal at any time.
7. External services
MuseoScript uses certain third-party infrastructure to operate. These services process data only as necessary to run the platform and are bound by their own privacy policies. We use Google Fonts for typography, which involves a request to Google's servers when you visit the site.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Last updated: June 2026 · MuseoScript · gallery@museoscript.org
By using museoscript.org you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. These terms apply to all visitors, registered users, and contributors.
1. About MuseoScript
MuseoScript is an independent, non-commercial cultural platform. It is a museum of creative work and a space for literary and artistic community. It is not a commercial entity and does not operate for profit.
2. Accounts
You must provide a valid email address to register.
You are responsible for keeping your password secure.
You may not create accounts on behalf of others without their consent.
We reserve the right to suspend or remove accounts that violate these terms.
3. Submissions and content
All submitted work must be your own original creation.
You must not submit work that is plagiarised, defamatory, hateful, or in violation of any law.
By submitting work you grant MuseoScript a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish it on this platform. You retain all other rights.
You may request removal of your work at any time by contacting gallery@museoscript.org.
MuseoScript reserves the right to decline or remove any submission without explanation.
4. Intellectual property
The MuseoScript name, design, and codebase are the property of MuseoScript. You may not reproduce, copy, or redistribute any part of this platform without written permission. All published creative works remain the property of their respective authors.
5. Prohibited conduct
You may not attempt to access, modify, or disrupt the platform's backend systems.
You may not use automated tools to scrape, spam, or abuse the platform.
You may not impersonate other users or MuseoScript staff.
You may not submit false information in forms or registrations.
6. Workshops and clubs
All workshops and clubs are free to attend. Registration does not guarantee a place — we will confirm by email. MuseoScript reserves the right to cancel or reschedule events. We are not liable for any inconvenience caused by cancellations.
7. Limitation of liability
MuseoScript is provided as-is. We make no warranties about uptime, availability, or fitness for any particular purpose. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from use of this platform.
8. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
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