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Around the world, museums are redefining how we experience culture—transforming into living, breathing public spaces that tell stories through architecture. Here are four quietly brilliant museums that prove innovation doesn't always shout; sometimes, it whispers with purpose and place.

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Museums today are no longer just spaces that display art and culture; they've evolved into vibrant public hubs that bring communities together. Their architecture has become a powerful storytelling and marketing tool—reflecting local culture, purpose, and identity through design.

From Gehry’s sculptural Guggenheim in Bilbao to Jean Nouvel's “Rain of light” at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, I.M. Pei’s modern take on Islamic architecture in Doha, Bernard Tschumi's Acropolis Museum in Athens, and the desert-rose-inspired National Museum of Qatar, iconic museums across the world show how architecture can be immersive, innovative, and deeply rooted in place.

But beyond these well-known landmarks, there are many quieter gems—museums that may not make global headlines yet are pushing boundaries through sustainability, technology, community engagement, and thoughtful contextual design.

Architect and Interiors India spotlights four such lesser-known museums that are redefining how we experience art, culture, and public space.

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