National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru

The National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru (NGMA Bengaluru) is a premier art gallery housed in the heritage Manikyavelu Mansion on Palace Road in central Bengaluru, Karnataka. Opened in 2009 as the second NGMA after New Delhi, it showcases modern and contemporary Indian art from the 18th century onwards. Notable for its restored colonial mansion, landscaped sculpture garden, and collection of over 500 works by artists such as Raja Ravi Varma, Amrita Sher-Gil and Rabindranath Tagore.

Visitors can explore the restored Manikyavelu Mansion and a modern gallery wing set within landscaped grounds with a sculpture garden and old trees. Inside, galleries display paintings, sculptures, prints and photographs tracing modern Indian art from the 18th century to contemporary works. Expect curated permanent collection displays, rotating temporary exhibitions, an auditorium for film screenings and lectures, a reference library, and a museum shop and cafe. The setting is quiet and spacious, suitable for leisurely art viewing.