National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) Mumbai
About
A premier art museum housed in a beautifully restored heritage building near the Gateway of India. It showcases an extensive collection of modern and contemporary Indian art spanning from the 1850s to the present day.
Basic Information
Timings
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays and national holidays)
Entry Fee
Rs 20 (Indians), Rs 500 (foreigners); Free on Saturdays
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (visit during Kala Ghoda Festival in February for extra events)
Place Type
Museum
How to Reach
Take Western Railway to Churchgate station, then 10-minute walk through Kala Ghoda towards Regal Circle. Or take Central Railway to CST and walk south through Fort area.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Hutatma Chowk (0.5 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Churchgate (0.8 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)
History
Opened in 1996 as the Mumbai branch of the National Gallery of Modern Art (the main branch is in Delhi). Housed in the former Sir Cowasji Jehangir Public Hall, a neoclassical heritage structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays and national holidays)
Entry Fee
Rs 20 (Indians), Rs 500 (foreigners); Free on Saturdays
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (visit during Kala Ghoda Festival in February for extra events)
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Houses works by masters like Raja Ravi Varma, Amrita Sher-Gil, and MF Husain
The heritage building itself is an architectural gem with neoclassical design elements
Regularly hosts international exhibitions and collaborations with global museums
Combine with a Kala Ghoda art district walking tour
Check the website for current exhibitions and events before visiting
Audio guides available for select exhibitions
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