What to expect
Highlights
- The restored heritage Manikyavelu Mansion and grounds.
- A permanent collection of modern Indian masters.
- Rotating major exhibitions in the new wing.
National Gallery of Modern Art
The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Bengaluru, is the southern branch of India’s national modern-art institution, opened in 2009 in the restored Manikyavelu Mansion on Palace Road. The early-20th-century mansion and its garden are themselves part of the appeal.
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Plan National Gallery of Modern Art
Typemuseum
Nearest baseCentral Bengaluru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1
EntryApprox. Rs 20 (Indian), higher for foreign nationals
Nearest town/baseCentral Bengaluru
DistrictBengaluru Urban
Place typemuseum
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Bengaluru, is the southern branch of India’s national modern-art institution, opened in 2009 in the restored Manikyavelu Mansion on Palace Road. The early-20th-century mansion and its garden are themselves part of the appeal.
A permanent collection traces modern Indian art from the 18th century onward — Raja Ravi Varma, the Bengal School, Amrita Sher-Gil and others — while a newer wing hosts major temporary exhibitions.
Visiting
National Gallery of Modern Art — at a glance
Timings10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; closed Mondays and national holidays
Best timeOctober to February
Entry: Approx. Rs 20 (Indian), higher for foreign nationals
Getting here
How to reach National Gallery of Modern Art
Palace Road near Vasanth Nagar; close to Bangalore Palace
Modern Indian masters in the heritage Manikyavelu Mansion.
Getting there
How to visit
- On Palace Road near Vasanth Nagar; autos and buses reach it, close to Bangalore Palace.
- Buy tickets at the counter; the gallery is closed on Mondays and national holidays.
Distance by road
- Mysuru145 km
- Chennai350 km
- Hyderabad570 km
- Mangaluru350 km
- Coimbatore365 km
Road km to Bengaluru Urban; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; check current exhibitions before visiting.
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Visitor notes
- Entry ticket applies (higher for foreign nationals); photography inside is generally not allowed.
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National Gallery of Modern Art — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit National Gallery of Modern Art?
October to February; check current exhibitions before visiting.
What are the entry fee and timings at National Gallery of Modern Art?
Entry: Approx. Rs 20 (Indian), higher for foreign nationals. Timings: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; closed Mondays and national holidays. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach National Gallery of Modern Art?
On Palace Road near Vasanth Nagar; autos and buses reach it, close to Bangalore Palace. Buy tickets at the counter; the gallery is closed on Mondays and national holidays.
How much time do I need for National Gallery of Modern Art?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near National Gallery of Modern Art?
Nearby you can pair Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (580 m), Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (820 m), Bangalore Palace (1.1 km), Vidhana Soudha (1.2 km).
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- National Gallery of Modern Art:Rameshng, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0