National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi

Name: National Gallery of Modern Art
Address: Jaipur House, India Gate, Delhi, 110003, India
Telephone: +91 11 2338 4640

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The National Gallery of Modern Art is the premier art gallery under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The main museum at Jaipur House in New Delhi was established on 29 March 1954 by the Government of India, with subsequent branches at Mumbai and Bangalore. Its collection of more than 1700 works by 2000 plus artists includes artists such as Thomas Daniell, Raja Ravi Verma, Abanindranath Tagore, Rabindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Jamini Roy, Amrita Sher-Gil as well as foreign artists. Some of the oldest works preserved here date back to 1857. With 12,000 square meters of exhibition space, the Delhi branch is one of the world's largest modern art museums. ()

Local name: राष्ट्रीय आधुनिक कला संग्रहालय Established: 29 March 1954 (70 years ago)Coordinates: 28°36'35"N, 77°14'3"E

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Jaipur House, India GateNew Delhi (N.D. Charge 1)Delhi 110003 India

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+91 11 2338 4640

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Gallery of Modern Art open?

National Gallery of Modern Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 11 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Gallery of Modern Art?

Nearby attractions include Ashokan Edicts in Delhi, Delhi (7 min walk), Amar Jawan Jyoti, Delhi (10 min walk), India Gate, Delhi (10 min walk), Khairul Manazil, Delhi (10 min walk).

How to get to National Gallery of Modern Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Gallery of Modern Art:

Bus

National Gallery of Modern Art • Lines: 166, 181A, 410, 410A, 502, 621 (2 min walk)
Jaipur House • Lines: 410, 410A (2 min walk)

Metro

Khan Market • Lines: Violet Line (16 min walk)
Pragati Maidan • Lines: Blue Line (28 min walk)

Train

Pragati Maidan (23 min walk)