Over the past few years, Mumbai has greatly developed its fine art and cultural landscape, pushing funding into public and private spaces and creating opportunities for all kinds of art to flourish. Here’s a look at some fantastic museums and galleries in Mumbai that will satiate the art lover in you.

Jehangir Art Gallery

It’s the only gallery on this list, but Jehangir is an institution and simply cannot be missed. Located in the Kala Ghoda district of South Bombay, it was established in the 1950s by Cowasji Jehangir, one of the most prominent Parsis in India at the time. The gallery features several exhibition halls, showcasing traditional and contemporary art over the decades. Jehangir is fully accessible by wheelchair, so don’t miss this slice of Mumbai’s history to visit. 

CSMVS

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS), formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum, is a 20th-century institution that traces Indian history from the prehistoric to modern times. Also located in South Bombay — Jehangir Art Gallery is right behind it — CSMVS has revamped itself as a truly accessible space for all kinds of visitors, including those with mobility issues. With more than 50,000 objects on display, this museum is one place you could spend your entire day in.

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum

Located next to Byculla Zoo, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum is Bombay’s oldest museum, dating back to 1855. It is not only home to the original iconic Kala Ghoda statue, but also a range of archaeological finds, maps, industrial wares and so on that speak to Bombay’s rich history. A highlight is its collection of paintings made by young painters from the JJ School of Art, which are now rarities. 

Museum of Solutions

For a dose of the young, dynamic and ultra-modern, the Museum of Solutions or MuSo in Lower Parel is perfect. Designed mainly for children, the museum is divided into several sections depending on what is appealing to you on a particular day. Do you want to learn about conservation? Check. Do you want to engage with others? The amphitheater zone is the answer. It’s an incredible place to spend quality time young or old.

NMACC

The Art House at the Nita and Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in BKC is an ode to all things art whether new or old. A variety of themed exhibits inhabits this space, bringing in the works of celebrated artists from around the world. The current exhibit explores the idea of bhakti or devotion towards Lord Krishna through the works of artists like Raja Ravi Varma to MF Hussain. And don’t miss Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room installation at NMACC — it’s part of their permanent collection and is an absolute treat for the senses.

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