You'll be surprised to know that a lot of contemporary art galleries in Mumbai don't charge a penny, and visitors are more than welcome to come and explore the spaces. It's a concept that has been followed by top-notch art galleries and museums in London (The TATE Modern and The National Gallery). Check out our guide to explore the best art galleries in Mumbai that you can visit for free.
12 Best Art Galleries In Mumbai That Will Have You Captivated
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The Best Art Galleries In Mumbai You Must Visit
Jehangir Art Gallery
Founded by Sir Cowasji Jehangir and opened to the public in 1952, Jehangir Art Gallery is in the heart of South Bombay – Kala Ghoda in Fort. It hosts a lot of contemporary art exhibitions and is a two-floor gallery. The first floor showcases a lot of exhibitions. The gallery area on the first floor can often get crowded, especially over the weekends, so be warned. Right outside the gallery, you can also find street artists selling their artwork starting at just INR 100.
Google Rating: 4.5/5
Timings: 11 AM to 7 PM
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 022 2284 3989
LBB tip: You can often find and interact with the artists showcasing their artwork, and that’s what we love the most about this place – unlike other galleries where the artists are often not present.
Chatterjee And Lal
Chatterjee and Lal is possibly one of the best-regarded art galleries in Mumbai, located in the art district of Colaba. The space is founded by the husband-wife duo of Mortimer Chatterjee and Tara Lal, who have left no stone unturned to make this space a creative contemporary hub. Though it’s just one single room where the artwork is presented, they are known to push for outrageous and in-your-face contemporary art. Apart from this, they’ve featured Rana Dasgupta, Minam Apang, Rashid Rana, among other talented artists, with a focus on supporting and pushing more Indian artists. You can also check out their design gallery in Khotachiwadi, which houses a heritage villa called 47A.
Google Rating: 4.6/5
Timings: 11 AM to 6 PM (Sun & Mon closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 098202 98246
LBB tip: Nikhil Chopra, a renowned artist dabbling in live art, photography, and installations, opened his show, Yog Raj Chitrakar: Memory Drawing Series, here, which then took him to Tokyo, London, and further on.
Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke
Have you always wanted to escape to Berlin, Manhattan, and stroll through the airy, spacious galleries there? Just head off to Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke, run by the mother-daughter team of Usha Mirchandani and Ranjana Steinruecke. They not only curate international artists like Wolfgang Laib, Sigmar Polke, Kiki Smith but also showcase young talents of India. Their recent artists include Abul Hisham, Nicola Durvasala, Gieve Patel (with his abstract take on faces), Siji Krishnan (who experiments with rice on canvas and with subtle water colours), and other equally fascinating artists.
Google Rating: 4.5/5
Timings: 11 AM to 7 PM (Sun & Mon closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 022 3509 8262
Gallery Chemould
Possibly one of the most iconic and reputed art galleries to come to Mumbai, which also provided the impetus to the modernists movement in the art space in India, Chemould has earned a space for itself in Mumbai's evolving art scene. This includes letting the famous MF Hussein showcase his paintings that were revolutionary at that point in time, and it is another one on our list that lets you enter for free. It often showcases new and upcoming artists apart from the veterans of the Indian art community. Besides this, its decor is simply very New York street gallery-ish – with brick walls and a view of the heritage fort precinct through its big, airy windows.
Google Rating: 4.5/5
Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM (Sun closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 022 2200 0211
LBB tip: The next show at the gallery starts on 7 July.
Project 88
With a boutique studio-like vibe the moment you enter it, Project 88 is a minimalist gallery as envisioned by the owner, Shree Goswami. It is housed in the space of a century-old metal printing press in Colaba, now house to giving the opportunity for young artists to come and showcase their daring, avant-garde artwork to the audience.
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Timings: 11 AM to 7 PM (Sun & Mon closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 022 3508 6204
Si Bambai
Si Bambai is housed in a building that is almost 90 years old, hidden away on the third floor in Kala Ghoda. Si Bambai offers a platform to emerging artists and talent who want to showcase their work. A gallery/performance space, Si Bambai is a creative hub that features everything from immersive exhibitions to performance art, dance, and music.
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Timings: 11 AM to 6 PM (Sun closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 070454 38245
Experimenter
The famous gallery of Kolkata, Experimenter, in Mumbai is tucked inside the heritage Sunny House building in Colaba, and it’s just as much about the mind as it is about the eye. Founded by Prateek and Priyanka Raja back in 2009, the gallery has not hesitated to have some tough conversations, standing true to its name. Their exhibitions unpack memory and identity through mediums like video, performance, and photography. The space also hosts a Curators’ Hub and an ‘Outpost’ program that gives a stage to art beyond the white walls. Head here if you like to view art that is thoughtful, layered, and a little provocative.
Google Rating: 4.6/5
Timings: 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM (Sun & Mon closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: +91 93245 87317
Art & Charlie
Tucked inside a red bungalow in Pali Hill, Art & Charlie is a gallery that’s an exhibition space as well as a cultural hangout space. Started by Ayesha Parikh, who shifted from consulting to curating, this art gallery in Mumbai was once always on the move before it made this charming Bandra space its permanent home. The shows here are often bold and intimate, giving space to young voices and marginalised narratives. The bonus is on weekends, the gallery hosts events like music sets and comedy gigs. There's even a Subko coffee stall parked right outside, so you can grab your caffeine for the day while pondering the space.
Google Rating: 4.6/5
Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM (Mon & Tues closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 099135 68686
Akara Contemporary
Akara has been a mainstay in the city’s gallery scene for a while now, and its contemporary wing, just a stone’s throw away from the original space (Akara Modern), feels like a quiet evolution. Housed in an Indo-Saracenic building, this second space is dedicated to giving space to emerging South Asian voices, with smart curation by a team of young women who are giving the scene a fresh perspective. With clean lines, solid programming, and a focus on both the personal and political, Akara Contemporary is worth visiting on your next Colaba stroll.
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Timings: 11 AM to 6:30 PM (Sun & Mon closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 022 3512 9750
TARQ
Started by Hena Kapadia with the idea of creating an art space that’s accessible as well as ambitious, TARQ has quickly become a favourite for first-time collectors and curious passersby. The gallery is set inside a 100-year-old building, very close to the iconic Flora Fountain in Fort. Its spacious interiors make room for installations, drawings, and sometimes even text-based works that are very relevant these days. The vibe is calm, curious, and welcoming.
Google Rating: 4.6/5
Timings: 11 AM to 6:30 PM (Sun & Mon closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 022 6615 0424
The Designera
The Designera is a pop art gallery with a massive 3,000 sq. ft. space in Worli. It's not only an art gallery, but also a futuristic funhouse. You’ll find AR-powered art, lenticular prints that change as you walk by, and a vibrant mix of emerging Indian artists alongside global icons like Warhol, Koons, and Murakami. They also own every piece they show, a massive win for both artists and collectors. Definitely go here if you like to view art that's loud, playful, and backed by some serious tech.
Google Rating: 4.7/5
Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 099205 67000
Gallery Pradarshak
Started in 1994 by Savita and her husband with the simple idea of giving a platform to deserving new artists, Gallery Pradarshak is a tiny 80 sq. ft. gallery in Khar that has been promoting emerging talent long before it was cool. They have hosted plenty of debut solo shows over the years and continue to be open to artists, designers, curators, and even curious collectors. The place is simple and minimalist, but the art is thoughtful, original, and made affordable for everyone.
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Timings: 11 AM to 7 PM (Sun closed)
Social Media: Instagram
Contact: 099203 86641
