Nehru Centre Art Gallery & Discovery of India Mumbai

Museum
Nehru Centre Art Gallery & Discovery of India

About

A premier cultural complex housing an art gallery with rotating exhibitions and the permanent 'Discovery of India' exhibition spanning 5,000 years of Indian civilization through multimedia displays.

Basic Information

Timings

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Entry Fee

₹50-100

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Place Type

Museum

How to Reach

Walk from Mahalaxmi station or Lower Parel station, located on Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Mahalaxmi (0.7 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Mahalaxmi (0.8 km away) on the Western Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Nehru Centre Art Gallery & Discovery of India

Mahalaxmi
Line 3
0.7 km
1.3 km
2.6 km
2.9 km
Worli
Line 3
3.3 km
3.6 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Nehru Centre Art Gallery & Discovery of India

Western Line
0.8 km
Western Line
1.7 km
Central Line
2.0 km
Western Line
2.2 km
Central Line
2.3 km
Central Line
2.3 km
Western Line
2.5 km
Western Line
2.8 km

History

Built as a cultural centre dedicated to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The 'Discovery of India' exhibition is inspired by Nehru's famous book of the same name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Entry Fee

₹50-100

Type

Museum

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride

Location on Map
Activities
Sightseeing
Photography
Interesting Facts

The 'Discovery of India' exhibit covers 5,000 years of Indian history

The building's distinctive cylindrical shape is a Mumbai landmark

Hosts international art exhibitions throughout the year

Travel Tips

The 'Discovery of India' takes 2-3 hours to explore properly

Check their website for current art exhibitions

The auditorium hosts excellent cultural performances