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National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Bengaluru

1 upcoming event — next: Sacred Pathways: Where Ragas meet Songlines (Fri 16 Oct · 7:00 PM).

AddressManikyavelu Mansion, 49, Palace Road, Bengaluru 560052
Getting thereNo station within easy walking distance; the Purple Line's Vidhana Soudha station is roughly 2 km away — take an auto

Upcoming at National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Bengaluru

Sacred Pathways: Where Ragas meet Songlines
Fri16Oct
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Sacred Pathways: Where Ragas meet Songlines

Fri 16 Oct · 7:00 PMNational Gallery of Modern Art · Palace Grounds & Vasanth Nagar
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About National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Bengaluru

The National Gallery of Modern Art's Bengaluru branch opened on 18 February 2009 in Manikyavelu Mansion on Palace Road, set in 3.5 acres of grounds. Its displays draw on the national collection, with about 500 works on view by artists including Raja Ravi Varma, Jamini Roy, Amrita Sher-Gil and the Tagores, alongside temporary exhibitions. The complex has an auditorium used for film screenings, talks and performances, a reference library, a cafeteria and a museum shop. Entry is ₹20 for Indian visitors and ₹500 for foreign nationals, and students up to Class XII enter free with ID. It is open from 10 am to 6 pm on Tuesday to Friday and from 11 am to 8 pm at weekends.

Frequently asked questions

What is the entry fee at NGMA Bengaluru?

₹20 for Indian visitors and ₹500 for foreign nationals. Students up to Class XII enter free with ID.

What are NGMA Bengaluru's timings?

10 am to 6 pm from Tuesday to Friday, and 11 am to 8 pm on Saturday and Sunday. It is closed on Mondays and national holidays.

Where is NGMA Bengaluru?

In Manikyavelu Mansion at 49, Palace Road, near Vasanth Nagar.

What can I see there?

About 500 works from the national collection, including Raja Ravi Varma, Jamini Roy and Amrita Sher-Gil, plus temporary exhibitions and screenings.

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