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.
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.
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.
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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.
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The International Museum Day Treasure Hunt for Adults turned into an unforgettable adventure. Hear one of our participants share her experience from the event.
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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!
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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.
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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 ]
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.
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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.
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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)
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 8pm |