National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru

National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru was established in the premises of the Manikyavelu Mansion m.

The National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru was established in 2009 at the premises of the Manikyavelu Mansion at 49 Palace Road, Bangalore. Spread over an area of 3.5 acres, the gracious heritage building was transformed from a residence into a museum gallery, with a display space of 1551 square meters. This has been supplemented by a new Gallery Block, which adds a display space of 1260 sq.

The new architecture has been designed in harmony with the style and ambiance of the hundred year old Manikeyavelu Mansion while at the same time fulfilling the requirements of a modern museum. The heritage building has been supplemented by a new gallery block, which adds a display space of 1260 sq.m. The new architecture is so designed, that while fulfilling the requirement of spaces needed by a modern museum, it coexists in harmony with the style and ambiance of the traditional mansion.The Gallery stands as a repository of the cultural ethos of the country and showcases Indian art starting from the early 18th century till the present times. NGMA Bengaluru is situated in a beautiful space with marvelous old trees, a fountain and a mirror pool. In addition, there are parking facilities for more than 50 cars at a time. Equipped with a refurbished auditorium, a public art reference library, a good cafeteria, and a museum shop cm facilitations block, the NGMA Bengaluru looks ahead to becoming a hub of art activities and a major cultural centre at Bengaluru. The Gallery organizes and hosts talks on art and culture by eminent speakers, seminars, film screenings as well as workshops and guided gallery walks throughout the year. All auditorium events organized by NGMA and the art reference library are open to all and remain free of charge.

An absolute honor to welcome the Honorable Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat ( ), to...
04/06/2026

An absolute honor to welcome the Honorable Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat ( ), to NGMA Bengaluru. We are incredibly grateful for his kind words and appreciation of our campus, curated artworks, and vibrant artistic community. His support reaffirms our dedication to showcasing India’s rich civilizational depth and creative heritage.

04/06/2026

This International Museum Day, our Treasure Hunt for Adults turned into something truly unforgettable. Hear firsthand from one of our participants as she reflects on the experience.

(International Museum Day, Treasure Hunt, NGMA Bengaluru, Museum Discovery )

04/06/2026

For Sumanth, the NGMA permanent collection proved to be an instant appreciation. His inaugural visit left him genuinely impressed by the breadth of Indian modern expression across two centuries featuring over 200 works in painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and mixed media.

( NGMA, permanent collection, first visit, Permanent Collection, Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, The Tagores, Shaping the Soul, Figuration and Narrative, Artistic Evolution, Social History )

04/06/2026

The International Museum Day Treasure Hunt for Adults turned into an unforgettable adventure. Hear one of our participants share her experience from the event.

( International Museum Day, Treasure Hunt, Museum Discovery, Adventure Time )

03/06/2026

What started as a Treasure Hunt for Adults on International Museum Day became an adventure to remember. Listen in as one of our participants shares her experience!

(International Museum Day, NGMA Bengaluru, Treasure Hunt, Museum Discovery)

03/06/2026

What started as a map became a mission. The participants navigated every corner of the museum, pieced clue after clue together, and left seeing the exhibits through fresh eyes.

(Treasure Hunt, Museum Discovery, Adventure Time, Clue Hunter, Weekend Vibes)

Did you know that extreme indoor heat disproportionately impacts women working behind closed doors? Join us for an essen...
03/06/2026

Did you know that extreme indoor heat disproportionately impacts women working behind closed doors? Join us for an essential event highlighting the intersection of gender, domestic labour, and climate change. Explore the lived realities of women doing care and domestic work in overheated urban homes.

6 June 2026, Saturday | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Schedule of Events

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Guided Walk-through
Experience the interactive “Heat Experience Centre” curated by the Socratus Foundation

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Exhibition Screening
Watch the Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC) audio-visual exhibit: Making the ‘Invisible’ Visible: Indoor Heat, Unpaid Domestic Work and Women’s Resilience

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Panel Discussion
A deep dive into HeatWatch Foundation’s research on heat stress among domestic workers in Bengaluru. Featuring guest speaker Geeta Menon (Co-founder, Stree Jagruti Samiti & Secretary, Domestic Workers Rights Union)

Followed by refreshments and networking

Scan the QR code on the poster to register!

[ Indoor Heat, Unpaid Domestic Work, Climate Justice, Bengaluru Events, Women’s Resilience, Heat Stress, Care Work, NGMA Bengaluru, Socratus Foundation, Sustainable Futures Collaborative, Heat Watch, Labour Rights, Gender and Climate ]

03/06/2026

Prathibha, a new sculpture exhibition, opened its doors at NGMA Bengaluru on International Museum Day. Chitra walks us through her experience, inviting you to wander among the forms.

(NGMA Bengaluru, International Museum Day, Prathibha exhibition, Sculpture exhibition)

03/06/2026

Maitreyi shares her experience at Prathibha, the new sculpture exhibition that opened on International Museum Day at NGMA Bengaluru. We invite you to immerse yourself in the sculptural magic of the works on display.

(NGMA Bengaluru, International Museum Day, Prathibha exhibition, Sculpture exhibition)

02/06/2026

The spirit of International Museum Day was honoured at NGMA Bengaluru with an energetic evening of Kamsale performance from Karnataka, alongside the Siddi community's soulful Damami dance.

(Kamsale, Damami, Siddi community, Karnataka folk dance, live performance)

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#49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road
Bangalore
560052

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

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+91 080 22342338

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