Thiruvananthapuram's urban development plans place a high priority on preserving the Museum complex while modernizing its surrounding infrastructure.
* **Smart City Initiatives**: As part of the Smart Cities Mission, the roads surrounding the Museum (like the Vellayambalam-Museum stretch) are continually upgraded with smart lighting, wide pedestrian sidewalks, and better drainage. * **Zoo Modernization**: Ongoing master plans aim to completely replace older enclosures with large, open-concept, naturalistic habitats for the animals. * **Heritage Conservation**: Periodic state-funded restorations are scheduled for the Napier Museum and Kanakakkunnu Palace to repair weather damage and preserve their intricate architectural woodwork and masonry. * **Digital Museums**: Future plans include greater integration of augmented reality (AR) and multilingual digital audio guides to enhance the visitor experience at the Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Napier Museum.