National Gallery of Modern Art (Bengaluru)

Tucked right in the middle of the city, yet far away from all its chaos, this place is pure calm. The lush trees, shrubs, and blooming flowers make you feel like you’ve stepped into a little oasis. The entry fee for Indians is just ₹20 – a small price for the peace and beauty you’ll find here. Once inside, you’ll be asked to leave your bags at the store near the entrance and collect a token. The main art gallery sits in a charming old building that itself feels like a piece of history. The ground floor is home to the incredible works of the legendary Nandalal Bose, while the upper floors are filled with artworks that truly stop you in your tracks – acrylics, watercolours, oils, mixed media, ink, and pencil sketches, all beautifully displayed. The building’s design, its thoughtful upkeep, and the warm politeness of the staff deserve a special mention. Practical touches like the lift, auditorium, washrooms, and a small cafeteria on the ground floor make the visit even smoother.

The place is good with displays of art. The ticket costs Rs. 20 for Indians, there was no rush. There is a cafe , souvenir shop (both of them offer reasonable price for everything) as well as an art archive above the cafeteria. Personal photographs are not allowed, though you can take photos of the gallery. The security guards were not really welcoming, they kept on following us everywhere, which felt a bit intimidating

First visit, and I was honestly surprised. 20rs ticket, and what you get is priceless. Beautiful old building, peaceful garden, and rooms filled with art I’ve never seen before. Felt calm and curious the whole time. It’s not crowded or loud just quiet, thoughtful, and very different from usual places in Bangalore. A perfect place to slow down and see something new.

Entry fee is just Rs. 20 for Indians. Every room has security personnel that are doing their job diligently, at times it feels like they are stalking you but they are super friendly and helpful. However, if you have any doubts, there's no one for clarification. I was told that guided tours are conducted on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4 pm (please call the museum to confirm). Art is subjective, so cannot comment on it. I just want to point out that visit this museum with an open mind, not just by the name of the museum. There were paintings and sculptures (wooden, metal, stone, etc.). While it's kept well in terms of cleanliness and organization, there's lingering foul smell in the hall on the first floor. There's a gift shop, with the items reasonably priced. Behind that you could find the canteen (by the looks of it and the menu, I only purchased a water bottle). And beside the canteen, drinking water and bathrooms (not-so-clean) are available. Art library can be accessed from the adjacent staircase. I spent around 90 minutes, time well spent.

A well maintained National museum located in prime area of the city. Visited on a weekend entry fee was 20 rs only. The place is peaceful with lush greenary. There is a variety of paintings and artwork. The paintings reflect various situations and themes that are on based, society, culture, history etc. Overall I liked the experience and would recommend art lovers to visit

Really nice gallery, the art was wonderful and the space and area itself were quite peaceful. However, I didn’t quite understand the rules around not being allowed to take videos of the place/pictures of yourself next to the art. Respected it regardless, of course, but the constant presence of staff in each room, closely watching and following visitors, made the experience a bit uncomfortable. I get that they’re there to ensure the rules are followed, but the way it was handled felt a little intrusive.

Such a calm and serene place. One can spend ample of time here peacefully in weekend. They have artifacts getting changed once in every 3months. Security is tight and restrictions are high. Not at all allowed to capture photos for most of the arts, and not even selfies or photos are allowed to click in the building. In the same premises, in the side by block, we have small cafeteria, washrooms. Cafeteria has an open outdoor sitting with a very natural view of trees. I just felt like eating by sitting in my balcony. Library is also available. Whole place is just