The National Gallery of Modern Art Mumbai presents modern and contemporary art in South Mumbai, in the precincts of the former Sir Cowasji Jehangir Public Hall and the Institute of Science. You can plan around its exhibitions and public programmes, but check the gallery’s current hours before setting out.
- Location: Sir C. J. P. Hall, M. G. Road, Mumbai – 400032
- Usual opening pattern: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Entry: ₹20 for Indian visitors and ₹500 for foreign visitors; some students and children enter free with ID
What does the National Gallery of Modern Art Mumbai display?
The National Gallery of Modern Art Mumbai displays modern and contemporary art, with exhibitions that bring together different kinds of work and material. The gallery is a branch of the National Gallery of Modern Art under India’s Ministry of Culture, and it opened to the public on 23 December 1996.
The setting has its own history. The gallery occupies the precincts of the former Sir Cowasji Jehangir Public Hall, also known as C. J. P. Hall, and the Institute of Science. British architect George Wittet designed and built the building in 1911; architect Romi Khosla later redesigned its interior.
For a wider art-focused visit in the area, you could pair the gallery with how to visit Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai. The nearby cultural sights also include the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, covered in this guide to visiting the museum.
What exhibitions and visitor facilities can you find?
Alongside exhibitions, the gallery organizes gallery walks, workshops, talks, film screenings and cultural programmes in its auditorium. These activities give you more than one way to engage with its programme; check the official site before you go for current exhibition and event details.
Plan for the bag check when you arrive. Baggage must be scanned and deposited in a locker outside the gallery, while small hand bags are permitted. Water bottles and eatables are not allowed inside. After viewing, collect your belongings and return the locker key.
What are the National Gallery of Modern Art tickets and hours?
Entry costs ₹20 for Indian visitors and ₹500 for foreign visitors. Students and children through class 12 enter free with an ID card.
It is closed on national holidays, so check the official site before you go to confirm the schedule for your visit.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Friday: 11:00–18:00
- Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–20:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
How do you get from Cuffe Parade to the gallery?
The gallery is about a 23-minute walk or an 8-minute drive from a three-star South Mumbai property. The gallery’s address is Sir C. J. P. Hall, M. G. Road, Mumbai – 400032.
If you are arriving by train, the gallery recommends taking a taxi from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) or Churchgate. Buses 14, 69, 101 and 130 run from CST; from Churchgate, the listed buses are 70, 106, 122, 123, 132 and 137.
FAQs
When is the National Gallery of Modern Art Mumbai closed?
The gallery is closed on Mondays and national holidays. Its opening times vary across the week, so check the official site before your visit.
Are students admitted free?
Students and children through class 12 enter free with an ID card.
Can you take a water bottle inside?
No. Water bottles and eatables are not allowed inside, and baggage must be deposited in a locker outside the gallery.
What public programmes does the gallery organize?
Its programme includes gallery walks, workshops, talks, film screenings and cultural programmes in the auditorium.