India’s only. Asia’s first.

A public institution at the intersection of science, art and society. Free and open to all.

We at Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) are a not-for-profit public institution for research-based engagement. We work across the human, natural, and social sciences, and engineering, art, and design.

Our primary audience is between the ages of 15 and 30, a demographic that makes up more than half of India's population, and one that too rarely finds public spaces to meet their intellectual curiosity on its own terms. Every year, we create an exhibition-season—a year-long research festival anchored by a theme and explored across disciplines—alongside a full roster of public programming and mentorship initiatives.

As a new kind of public space for open-ended exploration, our motto is “Science, Culture, Experiment”.

HOW WE WORK

Our Theory of Change

Our work is organised around a single long-term goal: to bring science back into culture. This is driven by three interconnected pillars, each with a clear institutional purpose and a set of outcomes we are working toward.

SGB Theory of Change diagram showing three pillars: Public Engagement (Shape Culture), Mentorship Initiative (Build Capacity), and Public Lab Complex (Open Science), each with input, medium-term outcomes, and long-term impact

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Quotes

“Science Gallery Bengaluru has quickly emerged as a unique space where science, art and society converge. By fostering interdisciplinary thinking and curiosity, it has the potential to connect Bengaluru’s scientific excellence with communities across India and the world.”

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw | Honorary Consul-General of Ireland, Chair and Managing Director, Biocon

“Science Gallery Bengaluru is a space where ideas can be shared, questioned, and reshaped. Such spaces are an important component of our samaaj (society), enabling young people to engage with new concepts as active participants rather than passive recipients. The Gallery contributes to a culture of inquiry, and I’m proud to be a supporter and watch it grow and reach wider audiences.”

Rohini Nilekani | Chairperson–Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies

“Science Gallery Bengaluru places research at the centre of public engagement through open-ended experimentation and exchange. By bringing together diverse disciplines, it enables collaborations that generate new questions and directions for inquiry. This is critical to advancing research in meaningful ways.”

Senapathy ‘Kris’ Gopalakrishnan | Chairman, Axilor Ventures

“The Government of Karnataka is committed to building Science Gallery Bengaluru as a national institution meeting global standards. Our ambition is to extend the frontiers of public engagement with science by developing a new model that is a landmark in defining the future of responsible scholarship and is responsive to public needs.”

Dr. N Manjula | Secretary, Dept. of E, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka

“Nurturing the next generation is critical to Karnataka’s position as a hub for research and creative engagement. Science Gallery Bengaluru, as a live museum, demonstrates the value of sustained partnerships between public institutions and the knowledge ecosystem.”

ISN Prasad | (Retd.) Additional Chief, Secretary to Dept. of Finance, Government of Karnataka

“At Science Gallery Bengaluru, we have created a new and replicable model for what a twenty-first century public space for knowledge looks like! We see ourselves as a two-way bridge between research and the public, and the most exciting piece of our model is the pioneering Public Lab Complex. We want to seed a sense of public ownership for the adventure and uncertainty that is science.”

Jahnavi Phalkey | Executive Director, Science Gallery Bengaluru

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There is a place for you here

We are built to be experienced, where your participation is beyond observation. Whether you are visiting for the first time, bringing a school group, looking to join us, or considering supporting our work, the questions begin here.

FOR VISITORS

Free and open Wednesday to Sunday. No booking required. Our Mediators guide you through the current exhibition-season in English and Kannada.
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FOR THE CURIOUS

Talks, workshops, festivals and more; all free and open to you. See what’s on at the Gallery this week!
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FOR EDUCATORS

Structured two-to-three hour walkthroughs led by trained Mediators, designed for school and college groups. Available in English and Kannada.
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**FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNERS**

Activity handbooks, Exhibition-in-a-Box, and Open Courseware, all free in English and Kannada, built to bring our exhibitions to your rooms, at your own pace.
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FOR PRACTITIONERS

From the Experimentor Programme to Through Your Eyes and Film Commission — our open calls invite 15–30 year olds to create, reflect, and showcase their work.
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FOR JOB SEEKERS

Join our team. See the roles we're currently hiring for across various teams.
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FOR ORGANISATIONS

Host your next event in a space built for ideas. Our Gallery is available for venue hire.
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FOR FRIENDS OF SGB

Support what keeps SGB free and open to all. Become a Friend of SGB.
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OUR PARTNERS

FOUNDING PARTNER

Government of Karnataka

Government of Karnataka (Dept of IT, BT and S&T), Founding Partner: The GoK has committed to provide the land for SGB, a financial contribution to pre-operating costs, and a contribution of one-third of annual operating costs.

ACADEMIC PARTNERS

Indian Institute of Science

IISc, our Lead Academic Partner is the premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research and education in India. It’s division of Biological Sciences is engaged in frontline research at the frontiers of modern biology, committed to address real life problems such as those involving tuberculosis, malaria, diarrhoeal diseases, and disorders of various kinds.

National Centre for Biological Sciences

NCBS is a research centre specialising in biological research. The mandate of NCBS is basic and interdisciplinary research in the frontier areas of biology.