Top Museums in Bangalore
Bangalore's museums offer a treasure trove of art, history, and technology. From the iconic Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum to the HAL Aerospace Museum and the Government Museum, these institutions house fascinating collections spanning centuries. Perfect for rainy days, school trips, or deep cultural exploration.
National Gallery of Modern Art
Art gallery featuring modern and contemporary Indian art collections.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Monday)
Entry Fee
₹20 for Indians, ₹500 for foreigners
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings
How to Reach
Take metro to Cubbon Park and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Venkatappa Art Gallery
Art gallery showcasing works of renowned artist K. Venkatappa and others.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Closed on Wednesday)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoons
How to Reach
Take metro to Cubbon Park and walk 8 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
Premier art institution with galleries, workshops and cultural programs.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹10-50 depending on exhibition
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
During special exhibitions
How to Reach
Take metro to Sampige Road and walk 15 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Government Museum Bangalore
One of India's oldest museums with archaeological and geological collections.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Monday)
Entry Fee
₹20 per person
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings
How to Reach
Take metro to Cubbon Park and walk 5 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
HAL Aerospace Museum
Aviation museum showcasing aircraft and aerospace heritage of India.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Monday and National Holidays)
Entry Fee
₹50 for adults, ₹20 for children
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekends with family
How to Reach
Take metro to Baiyappanahalli and take auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum
Interactive science museum with exhibits on engineering and technology.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed on Monday)
Entry Fee
₹60 for adults, ₹30 for children
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekends with children
How to Reach
Take metro to Cubbon Park and walk 12 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Lalit Kala Akademi Karnataka
Art academy promoting visual arts with galleries and exhibitions.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Closed on Sunday)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
During exhibitions
How to Reach
Take metro to Cubbon Park and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
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