Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art

Museum Address
1-2-214/6, Gaganmahal Rd, opp. GHMC Ward Office, Raja Manohar Colony, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500029
City
State
Telangana
Pin Code
500001
Email
jandkmittalmuseum@yahoo.com
Phone Number
Museum website
http://www.mittalmuseum.com/
When was the museum established?
1976
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.

Jagdish Mittal’s journey as an art collector began in 1946 when he bought a Kantha embroidered quilt (which can be dated to the late 19th century) from a fisherman. Him and his wife, Kamala Mittal, have curated a plethora of artworks and artefacts over the years. Subsequently, in 1976, they set up the Jagdish and Kamala Mittal Museum Of Indian Art, a public trust, to make their collection accessible to those interested in the history of Indian art.

With over 2000 pieces from various historical periods and traditions, their collection includes folk art along with paintings from the classical traditions. Not only do they have art pieces from the Mughal, Deccani, Rajsthani and Pahari art traditions but also have metalware, manuscripts and arms and weaponry in their archives. 

Paintings from their collection have been part of temporary exhibits at the Festival of India exhibitions in London, USA and France. The museum which currently functions from the couple’s residence has been of significant importance to scholars and artists.

Who manages the museum?
Private Organization
Reference Link
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Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art
Opening Days
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Monday
Tuesday
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Opening Time
09:30 a.m.
Closing Time
04:00 p.m.
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