National Gallery of Modern Art
Formerly the Manikyavelu Mansion and once property of the Mysore royal family, the Indian government opened this modern museum showcasing the trajectory of Indian art in 2009.
Visitors can view works by Raja Ravi Verma, Rabindranath Tagore, Amrita Sher-gil, Jamini Roy, Gagendranath Tagaore, and M.F. Hussain. There are various paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints ranging from the 18th century to current artistic trends in the museum’s permanent collection. Collectively the artworks show the development of modernism in Indian art. There are also national and international exhibitions on display.
The museum sits on 3.5 acres with fountains and palm trees throughout the grounds. Facilities include an open air theater, reference library, and an auditorium. The gallery also holds film screenings.
Practical Info
The gallery is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm and is closed on Mondays and national holidays. Admission is 150 Indian Rupees for foreigners. It is located on Palace Road between the Anjaneya temple and Petrol Bunk. The closest metro station is MG Road.
Trip ideas
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
- Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain
- Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
- ISKCON Temple Bangalore (Sri Radha Krishna Temple)
- Vidhana Soudha
- Sri Chamarajendra Park (Cubbon Park)
- Fun World & Water World
- Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Temple
- Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (Daria Daulat Bagh)
- Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
- Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
- KR Market (Krishnarajendra City Market)
- Bangalore Palace
- Bangalore Fort (Kempegowda's Fort)
- Bannerghatta National Park