Kiran Nadar Museum of Art

Overview

India's first private museum of art, founded by philanthropist and art collector Kiran Nadar. The museum holds over 6,000 works of modern and contemporary Indian art and hosts rotating exhibitions, artist talks, and educational programmes.

Highlights

• Permanent Collection: Key works by M. F. Husain, S. H. Raza, Ram Kumar, and Subodh Gupta.
• Contemporary Shows: 3–4 major rotating exhibitions annually featuring emerging Indian artists.
• Art Education: Free weekend workshops and gallery tours for children and adults.

History

Established in 2010 by Kiran Nadar (wife of HCL founder Shiv Nadar), the museum opened near the Saket metro station. A second, larger space in Noida followed.

Visitor Tips

• Free entry: No ticket required for any exhibition.
• Combined visit: Adjacent to Dilli Haat and the Select Citywalk mall.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.