Cowasji Jehangir Hall

The Cowasji Jehangir Hall is a museum of modern art and was part of the Institute of Science prior to 1996. The hall was built in 1911 by George Wittet and funded by Cowasji Jehangir. It is located in Colaba area of Mumbai, India.

Cowasji Jehangir Hall
General information
LocationMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Coordinates18.9285838°N 72.8284582°E / 18.9285838; 72.8284582
Current tenantsNational Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai
Named forSir Cowasji Jehangir
Completed1911
Design and construction
ArchitectGeorge Wittet
Cowasji Jehangir Hall in 2007

History

In 1996, the National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai was set up in the building.

References

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