Indian Music Experience Museum Bangalore (Entry Fee, Timings, Entry Ticket Cost, Price)

Indian Music Experience Museum (IME) in Bangalore is India’s first interactive music museum. Spread across an impressive 50,000 square feet, it has several immersive galleries that explore the rich heritage of Indian music. It brings together stories, instruments and listening experiences, offering rich insights into the diverse musical genres of India.

The themed galleries of IME showcase the history of everything from classical traditions and folk voices to experimental music. A one-of-a-kind Sound Garden is also part of the museum. It enables you to listen, experiment and connect with music in unexpected ways.

Traditional or contemporary, young or old, the Indian Music Experience Museum Bangalore has something for everyone. It’s an ideal location for a day-long family outing.

Where is the Indian Music Experience Museum?

The Indian Music Experience Museum location is in JP Nagar, Bengaluru. It’s a non-profit initiative supported by the Brigade Group. The vision of the IME is to preserve India’s rich musical heritage and introduce the youth to the diversity of Indian music. And today, the Indian Music Experience Museum JP Nagar has become one of the most visited spots in the area. It also has community projects which involve teaching music to children and engaging youth in music internships.

History of Indian Music Experience Museum

The idea of setting up the Indian Music Experience Museum came to the founder, M.R. Jaishankar, during a visit to Seattle. He visited the Experience Music Project (now called the Museum of Pop Culture) there, and he was struck by how creatively it had been designed as a visitor-centric space.

Officially opened on December 13, 2018, IME Bengaluru is one of the rare museums where you’re encouraged to touch and feel things. This place is for music lovers of all kinds of genres, exploring the history behind plenty of iconic songs and music makers.

The building is designed by the Bengaluru-based firm Architecture Paradigm, and it follows the curvilinear shapes of the trees here. Its flowing facade symbolises the continuum of Indian music. Its exhibits were designed by the world-renowned Gallagher & Associates, who conceptualised the Grammy Museum in LA and the Woodstock Museum in New York.

Things to do in Indian Music Experience Museum

1. Checking out museum galleries – IME Bangalore has nine galleries filled with recordings of old masters and artefacts related to musicians and audio technology. These galleries are divided into categories such as independent rock music, traditional music, puppet & folk arts, and so on. Then, the instruments gallery has over 100 musical instruments from across the country. A gallery in the Indian Music Experience Museum also features star musicians of India.

2. Exploring the outdoor Sound Garden – The museum also has a well-laid outdoor garden with various musical installations. From Humming Stone and Storm Drum to Melody Chime and Tubular Bells, each piece invites you to explore its distinct sound, material and vibration. All you need is a sensitive touch to feel the tunes and have a truly memorable auditory experience.

3. Buying souvenirs from the store – The souvenir store at the Indian Music Experience Museum has a range of beautifully crafted products inspired by music itself. You can purchase stationery items, books and a curated selection of music, among other items. A cafe, featuring a delectable selection of Indian and international dishes, is also in the museum. It’s a popular hangout for music connoisseurs in the neighbourhood.

Indian Music Experience Museum Timings and Entry Fees

The museum is open throughout the week, except on Monday. The weekday timings are 10 AM to 6 PM, and the weekend timings are 11 AM to 7 PM. Visit it during the morning hours when the galleries are less crowded, and you can comfortably spend around 1-2 hours at the museum premises. The winter season (November to February) is the best time for visiting Bangalore.

On weekdays, Indian Music Experience Museum tickets are available at ₹200 (adults) and ₹150 (children aged 5-13 and senior citizens). On weekends, prices are ₹300 (adults) and ₹200 (children and senior citizens). Children below 5 years get free entry every day.

How to reach Indian Music Experience Museum?

Indian Music Experience Museum Bangalore is 15 km away from KSR Bengaluru railway junction, 11 km from the Majestic bus stand, and 44 km from Kempegowda International Airport.

And here are the various ways to reach the museum –

By metro – The nearest metro to Indian Music Experience Museum is Yelachenahalli on the Green Line. It’s around 3 km away, and you can take an auto/e-rickshaw from there.

By bus – Local buses are also available for the museum. Brigade Millennium is the nearest bus stop, only a few hundred metres away.

By auto/e-rickshaw – Auto/e-rickshaws make the museum accessible to everyone. You can easily get them all over Bangalore.

By taxi/cab – Booking a taxi or private cab is the best way to explore Indian Music Experience Museum. You can rent one from the top car rental companies in Bangalore and visit the museum.

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