Introduction

Mumbai ,formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. With an estimated population of 20.5 million, it is the largest metropolis in India and one of the most populous cities in the world. The Mumbai Metropolitan Area which includes cities of Navi Mumbai & Thane, is also the world's 5th most populated metropolitan area.

There are so many Places around Mumbai to see . Which include Temples, Historical Places, Hill station, Wild Life and Waterfalls etc.
This site help to find out known-unknown places around Mumbai. which can be one or two day picnic for People and children's who don't have time.
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Showing posts with label National Gallery of Modern Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label National Gallery of Modern Art. Show all posts

Sunday, July 17, 2011

National Gallery of Modern Art Mumbai



Location 
             National Gallery of Modern Art
             Sir Cowasji Jahangir Public Hall
             M G Road, Fort Mumbai - 400032
Tel: 022 - 22881971
Web site :http://ngmaindia.gov.in/ngma_mumbai_location_map.asp


The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) is the leading Indian art gallery. The main museum at New Delhi was established on March 29, 1954 by the Government of India, with subsequent branches at Mumbai and [[Bangalore. Its collection of more than 14,000 works 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, apart from sculptures by various artists. Some of the oldest works preserved here date back to 1857.



NGMA Mumbai was opened to the public in 1996. It hosts various exhibitions and art collections of famous artists, sculptors and civilisations. It is located near Regal Cinemain Colaba. Exhibits include:
  • A collection of Pablo Picasso's works
  • Egyptian artefacts such as mummies, statues, etc.