Nehru Centre Art Gallery is on the ground floor of the Discovery of India Building in Worli, Mumbai. Since opening in 1992, it has hosted solo and group exhibitions by established and emerging artists. The displays range across painting, sculpture, photography, calligraphy, ceramics and textiles. The wider complex also includes a Historical Museum, where exhibits trace periods of Indian history. Art programmes, workshops and a ground-floor café add options for a longer visit.
Exhibitions across art forms
The gallery opened in 1992 and has held exhibitions in five exhibition halls within the Nehru Centre complex. Its programme includes solo and group shows, with work by established artists as well as those earlier in their careers.
Exhibitions have included paintings, sculptures, calligraphy, photographs, graphic art, ceramics and textile-based paintings. The range means the focus can change from one visit to another. Seminars, festivals and workshops related to art and crafts are also part of the programme, with activities for children and adults.
The wider Nehru Centre complex
The art gallery is one part of a larger cultural complex in Worli. Other spaces include the Discovery of India Exhibition, a planetarium, an auditorium, an experimental theatre, a library and a research centre. The Historical Museum presents material on different periods of Indian history, adding a history-focused visit alongside the changing art exhibitions.
Audio guides are available for more detailed exploration of the exhibitions. The complex also has a café on the ground floor, where you can pause between gallery spaces.
FAQ
What can you see at Nehru Centre Art Gallery?
Exhibitions have included painting, sculpture, calligraphy, photography, graphic art, ceramics and textile-based paintings. Shows may feature solo or group work by established and emerging artists.
Is there a museum at Nehru Centre?
Yes. The complex includes a Historical Museum with exhibits on Indian history.
Are audio guides available?
Yes, audio guides are available to give more detail on the exhibitions.
When is a quieter time to visit?
Weekdays are a good choice if you want to avoid school groups or event crowds.
