Overview
The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) Mumbai is housed in a renovated heritage building on MG Road, displaying contemporary and modern Indian art from the 1850s onward — a complement to the Jehangir Art Gallery next door.
Highlights
- Modern Indian Masters: Works by M.F. Husain, S.H. Raza, Amrita Sher-Gil, and Tyeb Mehta.
- Rotating Exhibitions: Thematic shows on post-independence Indian art movements.
- Heritage Building: The gallery occupies Sir Cowasji Jehangir Hall, a neoclassical structure from 1911.
History
The Mumbai branch opened in 1996 as the second outpost of the NGMA (after New Delhi), with a mandate to bring India's modern art heritage to the western region.
Visitor Tips
- Modest entry fee: ₹500 for international visitors, ₹20 for Indians.
- Combine with Kala Ghoda: The gallery is within the art district.
- Duration: 1–1.5 hours.