When is NIMHANS Brain Museum open?
Mon–Tue closed; Wed 2:30 PM–4:30 PM; Thu–Fri closed; Sat 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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MuseumSomeshwaranagar
NIMHANS Brain Museum
- 4.61.5k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
A free museum of preserved human brains and other organs, with guided neuroanatomy demonstrations during limited public sessions.
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NIMHANS Brain Museum in short
When is the best time to visit NIMHANS Brain Museum?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is NIMHANS Brain Museum indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does NIMHANS Brain Museum cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book NIMHANS Brain Museum?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at NIMHANS Brain Museum?
About 2 hours.
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Where is NIMHANS Brain Museum?
Hosur Rd, Hombegowda Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029.
Is NIMHANS Brain Museum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 4:30 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 3 pm.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
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- Feels
- 30°
- Rain
- 24%
- Wind
- 4km/h
- 5pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesdayToday
- Closed
- wednesday
- 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- Closed
- saturday
- 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 NIMHANS Brain Museum
- 2 Ashoka Pillar Monument · 19 min
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- 4 Tornadoes FC & Academy · 19 min
- 5 Moghul Durbar · 21 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Allow about 2 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 1.5k reviews
Known for
- Human brain specimens
- Neuroanatomy demonstrations
- Preserved human organs
- Electron microscopy
What people say
- People like:
- Knowledgeable staff and free admission.
- Worth knowing:
- Photography is not permitted.
Around Someshwaranagar
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water until 6 pm. Rain shell from 6 pm. Umbrella from 6 pm.
Rain shellFrom 6 pm
UmbrellaFrom 6 pm
WaterUntil 6 pm
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.