Jehangir Art Gallery – Information, History, Timings, Entry Fee
Lately, I visited the renowned Jehangir art gallery (जहांगीर आर्ट गैलरी) in South Mumbai. I observed a few interesting things and took some pictures of handmade paintings. Further in this post, I answer some questions that you might have about this place. My intent is to familiarize you with this venue so you can visit without running into any hurdles.
Information
Jehangir art gallery is one of a kind art exhibition space in Mumbai. It has been a center for the evolution of contemporary art for more than a century.
It is more than just a painting exhibition place. You will also see artwork made by sculptors, architects, printmakers, carpenters, blacksmiths, craftsmen, ceramicists, and a lot more.
Moreover, they also conduct lectures and conferences for aborning artists in the city. You can talk with the art fraternity and learn about the craft from the professionals themselves.
Art aficionados of all ages are welcome with open hearts. Anyone with a creative mindset can admire and appreciate art and beautiful things. You don’t need to be an art snob. Also, you will not find braggarts or pretentious people here.
History
The Jehangir art gallery was founded in 1952 by Sir Cowasji Jehangir. This place was built in memory of Sir Cowasji’s late son Jehangir. B.G. Kher, who had also been the chief minister of Maharashtra in the past. The gallery was inaugurated on the 21st of January 1952.
Furthermore, the art gallery is an exclusive building designed by Durga Bajpai, a leading architect who returned to India after studying abroad.
Although, at present some of the rooms in the gallery are rented out to private offices. The building is situated right next to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (a popular museum in Kalaghoda, Mumbai).
Timings, address, and contact number
The Jehangir art gallery remains open all seven days a week.
Here are the timings:
- Sunday: 11am–7pm
- Monday: 11am–7pm
- Tuesday: 11am–7pm
- Wednesday: 11am–7pm
- Thursday: 11am–7pm
- Friday: 11am–7pm
- Saturday: 11am–7pm
Complete Address: 61B, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
Phone number: 022 2284 3989
Entry fee
You can enter the Jehangir art gallery for free. You don’t have to buy a ticket or show identification. Also, they don’t charge any money for professional photography. If you are planning to take a picture of the artwork, you do have to seek permission from the staff present there. I asked permission before I took the pictures used in the article.
Walkthrough
Some paintings may not make much sense to a commoner or a result person. In the above painting, I think the artist wants to make people aware of the climate change issue. You can see a tree arising from the ground and ending up in factories and houses. But I am not sure. You can tell me in the comments sections below this article.
The Jehangir art gallery is a one-story building. There’s one room on the ground floor, another on the first floor, and one more on the terrace. The above picture is from the room located on the terrace. You can see two people looking at the paintings.
The terrace gallery is a narrow room with hundreds of paintings to look at. You can discuss the artwork with the staff present there. On one side you have handmade paintings, and on the other side, you can see black and white photographs depicting rural India.
There is a massive terrace in the gallery. You will often see college students hanging out over here. It is also a good location to take group pictures.
You can take the staircase to reach the terrace. As you can see in the image, the surrounding area is covered in greenery.
Most of the artwork exhibited here shows rural India. The above woodcut painting is a face mask worn by Gavari men and women. They wear masks while performing their traditional dance. The Gavari tribe is native to the Mewar- Vagad area of southern Rajasthan.
Which is the nearest railway station to the Jehangir art gallery?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) is the nearest station from Jehangir art gallery— 2.5 km away when you go via Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Marg and Hazarimal Somani Rd. You can take a kaali-peeli can from the CSMT station which will cost you ₹ 28. You can also walk to the venue. It will take about half an hour if you walk at a moderate pace.
Is there space to park near the Jehangir art gallery?
There are two parking lots just outside the gallery. You can also park on the side of the street right across from the gallery.
Is the staff at Jehangir art gallery friendly?
Yes, I found them very friendly and welcoming. They also allowed me to take pictures of the artwork. You can ask the staff about the paintings and they will explain to you what it means, the inspiration behind them, and a lot more.
How many rooms are there in the entire gallery?
There are a total of three rooms in the gallery.
How to book an “exhibition space” in Jehangir art gallery, Mumbai?
To book exhibition space you must fill out this form and submit it with the images of your work on a flash drive. Your work could be up to three for about three years. You can also apply if you work with a team of artists and wish to display your collective work.
