National Museum
of Indian Cinema
The National Museum of Indian Cinema, much like India’s beloved films, serves as a bridge connecting the past, present, and future of Indian cinema. Entertainment meets enlightenment as we dive into the fascinating history of Indian Cinema, evoking nostalgia and curiosity in our visitors.

Visit us, and embark on a wholesome exploration into the world of celluloid through our virtual exhibits and interactive features


Tuesday to Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
closed on Mondays and Public Holidays
National Museum
of Indian Cinema

National Museum of Indian Cinema is a monument of information, memories, and nostalgia for cinema lovers across


Tuesday to Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
closed on Mondays and Public Holidays
The attractions
at NMIC
At the National Museum of Indian Cinema

“Cinema’s characteristic forte is its ability to capture and communicate
the intimacies of the human mind.”

– Satyajit Ray

Our journey begins with ‘Gulshan Mahal’, a charming 19th-century bungalow, which showcases the inception of Cinema in India. Meanwhile, our Glass Building Galleries stand as a testament to the evolution and essence of Indian cinema to the present day.

  • From traditional visual storytelling to optical devices, from the Lumiere brothers to H S Bhatavdekar, from open grounds to the most iconic cinema theatres of the yesteryears this gallery shows the beautiful heralding of one of the most complete forms of art & entertainment.
  • Here, the visitors can peep into the past through vintage optical devices
  • They can meet the Lumière brothers before embarking on the journey to meet the father of Indian Cinema.
  • This gallery takes visitors through the Silent Era of Indian cinema where full length feature films were produced, sans the sound.
  • It showcases the glimpses of the Silent Era,  including landmark silent films like Raja Harishchandra made by Dadasaheb Phalke.
  • It also includes a pictorial display showcasing famous filmmakers and artists from the silent era, some early international collaborations, & a hand cranked camera.
  • The arrival of sound and playback singing in cinema changed the Indian film industry forever. With talkie films and musical dramas being made in every major Indian language, the cinema was becoming the most sought-after source of entertainment in Indian society.
  • The third gallery in the Gulshan Mahal covers this crucial transformation in the world of Indian motion pictures.
  • And as the visitors learn about the arrival of sound and music, they can have their own Karaoke session here, becoming playback singers for some of their favorite stars!
  • Situated on the first floor of Gulshan Mahal, is a continuation of the third gallery where visitors get glimpses of linguistic diversity of Indian cinema through multiple displays dedicated to film industries in various languages. 
  • Regional cinema showcases local culture, language, and traditions, offering a wide range of narratives and genres.
  • Situated on the first floor of Gulshan Mahal, The New Wave Indian Cinema challenged traditional norms with bold narratives, unconventional storytelling, and a focus on marginalized perspectives, enriching the cinematic landscape with its unique vision and artistic expression.
  • This timeline covers the 100 years of Indian Cinema, from its first feature film upto the year 2013. It shows the whole transition from silent, to talkies, to colour, to modern cinema through rare film posters and stills.
  • The gallery on Studio era showcases the glory of some major film studios across India that shaped our film industry. 
  • This includes various themes explored by the studio films, the publicity material used during those times, as well as art & literature involved in these films.
  • The period from 1930s to 1940s was a period of socio-political turbulence in India, and events such as freedom movement, the second world war, famine, and partition drastically affected the Indian populace.
  • The gallery on ‘Films & Social Turbulence’ highlights the contribution of both escapist and realistic films made during these times, and how they reflected on Indian society.
  • The final gallery takes the visitors through the creative resonance in Indian cinema. It talks about the films, artists, and directors that redefined Indian motion picture in the  post-independent era.
  • While bidding adieu to the beautiful Gulshan Mahal, the visitors get one more chance to celebrate the classic melodies from the golden era with a musical kiosk!
Hire
Venues
Audi 1
Capacity: 185

4k DCP Projector Dolby Sound System, and AC

Audi 2
Capacity: 210

DCP Projector, Dolby Atmos Sound System, and AC

RR 2
Capacity: 45

4k DCP Projector, Dolby Atmos Sound System, and AC

RR 3
Capacity: 130

2k DCP projector Dolby Sound System, and AC

Reception Foyer
Capacity: 70 seated & 20 standing

AC

Audi 1 or 2 with Reception Foyer
Capacity:

AC

J B Hall
Capacity: 200

DLP projector Dolby Sound System, and AC

Gulshan Mahal backside
Capacity: 75-100
Amphitheatre
Capacity: 60-75
Open area near ticket window , JB Hall & Gulshan Backside
Capacity: 300
Open area near J B Hall
Capacity: 250