Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)
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About Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)
The Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) is a private art museum on Kasturba Road, founded by the collector Abhishek Poddar. It launched digitally in 2020 and opened its five-storey, 44,000-square-foot building, designed by Mathew & Ghosh Architects, on 18 February 2023. The collection of more than 20,000 works spans painting, sculpture, textiles, photography and popular culture from the subcontinent, shown in changing exhibitions alongside talks, film screenings, workshops and children's programmes. It is open from 10 am to 6:30 pm on Tuesday to Friday and until 7:30 pm at weekends, and is closed on Mondays. Adult tickets start at ₹150 plus GST per exhibition, with lower rates for students, seniors and under-18s, and all exhibitions are free on Tuesdays.
Parking: Use Kasturba Cross Road or UB City parking
Frequently asked questions
What is the ticket price at MAP?
Adult tickets start at ₹150 plus GST per exhibition, with reduced prices for students aged 19–25 and seniors, ₹50 for ages 6–18 and free entry for under-sixes. All exhibitions are free on Tuesdays.
What are MAP's timings?
10 am to 6:30 pm from Tuesday to Friday and 10 am to 7:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.
Which metro station is nearest to MAP?
Cubbon Park on the Purple Line. MG Road and Vidhana Soudha stations are also within walking distance.
When did MAP open?
The museum building opened on 18 February 2023, after a digital launch in 2020.
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