9 of the best · Mumbai, India
Museums, Galleries, Theatre and Concerts in Mumbai
CSMVS and the galleries of Kala Ghoda, the NCPA and NMACC, the Royal Opera House and Prithvi Theatre.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Mumbai.
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Open 10:15am to 6pm
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS)
Mumbai’s great museum of art and history, in its domed building and gardens at Kala Ghoda.
159-161 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai 400023Explore View on map
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Since 1969
NCPA (National Centre for the Performing Arts)
India’s premier cultural institution, at Nariman Point: music, theatre, dance and the International Jazz Festival.
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The Grand Theatre
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC)
The cultural centre at Jio World Centre in BKC, with The Grand Theatre.
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Museums & galleries 5
Art and history.
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Contemporary art
Chemould Prescott Road
A contemporary art gallery on the third floor of Queens Mansion in Fort.
G Talwatkar Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001 (3rd Floor, Queens Mansion)Explore View on map
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Open 10:15am to 6pm
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS)
Mumbai’s great museum of art and history, in its domed building and gardens at Kala Ghoda.
159-161 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai 400023Explore View on map
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At the heart of Kala Ghoda
Jehangir Art Gallery
Mumbai’s best-known public gallery, on Mahatma Gandhi Road in Kala Ghoda.
161B Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, MumbaiExplore View on map
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In the old C. J. Hall
National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai
The national gallery of modern art, inside the former Sir Cowasji Jehangir Public Hall.
Sir Cowasji Jehangir Public Hall, Kala Ghoda, Fort, MumbaiExplore View on map
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The story of Indian film
National Museum of Indian Cinema
The story of Indian cinema, told in a 19th-century bungalow and modern glass galleries.
Music, theatre & dance 4
Stages across the city.
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Since 1969
NCPA (National Centre for the Performing Arts)
India’s premier cultural institution, at Nariman Point: music, theatre, dance and the International Jazz Festival.
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The Grand Theatre
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC)
The cultural centre at Jio World Centre in BKC, with The Grand Theatre.
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India’s only surviving opera house
Royal Opera House Mumbai
The restored opera house on Mama Parmanand Marg.
Mama Parmanand Marg, Mumbai 400004Explore View on map
