The National Gallery of Modern Art Bengaluru is an art museum on Palace Road, set in the heritage Manikyavelu Mansion. Its collection spans Indian art from the early 18th century to the present, with paintings, sculpture, prints and early photography; from this three-star hotel, it is about a 10-minute drive.
- Location: #49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road, Bengaluru 560052.
- Collection: Indian art from the early 18th century to the present.
- Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Admission: ₹20 for Indian visitors and ₹500 for foreign nationals; eligible students and children up to Class XII enter free with a school ID.
The gallery’s location and historic setting
NGMA Bengaluru occupies Manikyavelu Mansion on Palace Road, with gallery space in both the heritage building and a newer block. The museum opened to the public on 18 February 2009.
The Bengaluru site covers 3.5 acres, with 1,551 square metres of display space in the mansion and 1,260 square metres in the newer gallery block. NGMA Bengaluru is administered as a subordinate office of India’s Ministry of Culture and is one of three National Galleries of Modern Art in the country, alongside the galleries in Delhi and Mumbai.
Exhibitions, collections and visit length
The gallery presents Indian art from the early 18th century to the present through paintings, sculptures, graphic prints and examples of early photography. The collection’s range gives you a way to trace changes in Indian art across different media and periods.
Regular guided walks offer a structured introduction. On Wednesdays, an “Introduction to the language of art” walk runs for 45 minutes from 3:00–3:45 PM and is for adults aged 18 and above. The gallery also lists an hour-long walk introducing visitors to Indian modern art on Wednesdays from 4:00–5:00 PM.
On Saturdays, adults aged 18 and above can join a 1-hour-15-minute “Introduction to Modern Indian Art” walk from 10:30–11:45 AM. If a walk is part of your plan, check its availability before arranging the rest of your visit.
Opening hours, tickets and photography rules
It is closed on national holidays.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Friday: 10:00–18:00
- Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–20:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Admission is ₹20 for Indian visitors and ₹500 for foreign nationals. Students and children up to Class XII are admitted free when they present a school ID. Online tickets are available through the Highway Delite experiences platform.
Bags are not permitted inside the museum galleries; use the designated storage area. Before you go: hours, admission arrangements and walk schedules can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get from central Bengaluru to the gallery?
The gallery is on Palace Road at #49, Manikyavelu Mansion. To add another central-city stop, Cubbon Park is about a 30-minute walk from ABM International or about 16 minutes by car. The question of how to plan access and walks in Cubbon Park can help you decide whether to include it in a broader Bengaluru day.
FAQs
What kind of art does NGMA Bengaluru display?
Its collection covers Indian art from the early 18th century to the present, including paintings, sculptures, graphic prints and early photography.
Can students enter the gallery for free?
Students and children up to Class XII are admitted free when they present a school ID.
Is the National Gallery of Modern Art Bengaluru open on Mondays?
Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday. No. The gallery is closed on national holidays.