NIMHANS Brain Museum: A Journey into the Human Brain
Explore the intricate world of the human brain at Bengaluru's NIMHANS Brain Museum, a unique and educational experience.
The NIMHANS Brain Museum in Bengaluru offers a unique and sometimes unsettling glimpse into the human brain, showcasing over 400 specimens affected by various diseases and conditions. Visitors can even touch and feel real human brains, making it an unforgettable experience.
A brief summary to NIMHANS Brain Museum
- Hosur Main Road, Bengaluru, Lakkasandra, Laljinagar, Wilson Garden, Karnataka, 560029, IN
- +918026995786
- Visit website
- Wednesday 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
- Saturday 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Local tips
- Visit on Wednesdays or Saturdays, the only days the museum is open to the public.
- Arrive by 10:30 am on Saturdays to catch the demonstrative lecture about brain specimens.
- Take advantage of the opportunity to touch real human brains and organs.
- Photography is not allowed inside the museum.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Majestic Bus Stand (Kempegowda Bus Station), take BMTC bus number 71, 171c, 165, or 168 towards Wilson Garden. Alight at Lakkasandra bus stop, which is a short walk to NIMHANS on Hosur Main Road. Bus fares typically range from ₹10-₹25.
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Taxi/Ride-sharing
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Ola and Uber are readily available throughout Bengaluru. A ride from the city center (e.g., MG Road) to NIMHANS typically costs between ₹200-₹400, depending on traffic and the time of day. Alternatively, from Bengaluru Airport (BLR), a taxi to NIMHANS costs approximately ₹1100-₹1400 and takes around 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
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Walking
If you are in the Jayanagar area, you can walk to the NIMHANS Brain Museum. Start at the Jayanagar 4th Block bus stop, head southwest towards 1st Main Road, and turn left. Walk straight for about 900 meters until you reach Jayanagar 5th Block. Continue straight and turn right onto 2nd Cross Road. Cross Hosur Main Road and continue straight for approximately 1 kilometer. The NIMHANS Brain Museum will be on your left side in Lakkasandra, Laljinagar.
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