Mudalier and his family stayed in the mansion for a long time, according to the NGMA's archivists. Due to financial difficulties, the property was auctioned and purchased by the City Improvement Trust, which is now the BDA, before being handed to the Housing Board in the 1960s. The mansion was subleased to the Ministry of Culture by the Ministry of Kannada and Culture in 2000. It was chosen as the site for the NGMA's southern center.

Restoration began in 2003, and the museum reopened on February 18, 2009, under the direction of curator Sobha Nambisan. In 2006, the gallery underwent renovations in preparation for its reopening as NGMA's third location. This comes after a long period of development and debate. Valium Manickavelu Mudaliar the, a Yuvaraja of Mysore, previously owned the huge, 100-year-old Manikyavelu Mansion. 

Mudalier married into aristocracy rather than being born into it. After leasing multiple manganese and chrome mines, he became a prosperous company entrepreneur. The building was purchased by Mudalier early in his career, according to documentation in the NGMA archives.

The charming heritage structure was turned from a dwelling to an Art Gallery, with a display space of 1551 square meters, and a new gallery block with a display space of 1260 square meters was added to the 3.5-acre property. 

The additional block's architecture was created in such a way that it blends in with the Manikyavelu Mansion's style and mood while also meeting the needs of a modern museum. Tourists are always excited to see the National Gallery of Modern Art Bangalore Architecture.

• Around 500 artworks and art displays are available to view. The collection is spread out over two levels, a corridor, several rooms, and large halls. These are divided into many categories and periods.
• S. Dhanpal's and Kanai Kunhiraman's sculptures can be seen. The collection also has several other Indian miniatures and sculptures.
• You can also visit the art gallery, which occasionally features dance performances and storytelling sessions.
• In addition, the NGMA Bangalore campus is green. You can breathe in the fresh air among the trees or relax on stone chairs by the pool and take in the scenery.
• You can also attend art and culture seminars, film screenings, and a variety of children's educational programs.

• Students should be aware that for National Gallery of Modern Art Bangalore entry free is none for students (up to XII Class), but they must present a school-issued ID card.
• You are free to take as many shots as you wish in the garden and open-air exhibition. However, photography is not permitted inside the building.
• Plan your visit throughout the week to avoid the crowds.
• During national holidays and every Monday, however, entry is restricted.
• You can either wander around the galleries on your own or join one of the guided tours.

The National Gallery of Modern Art is a museum that is located indoors. As a result, every season and any time throughout the designated hours is a fantastic time to visit. Bangalore, on the other hand, is a wonderful place to visit in the winter, from November to February. As a result, you'd be able to investigate the entire premise. The National Gallery of Modern Art Bangalore's timings is from 11 AM to 6 PM.

• Bangalore Palace
• Cubbon Park
• Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
• Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park
• Fun World Amusement Park
• Dancing And Musical Fountain Bangalore
• National Military Memorial Park

• The NGMA houses some amazing historical paintings, photos, and sculptures.
• Throughout the year, it hosts a variety of art classes, film screenings, and conferences.
• Raja Manikyavelu Mudaliar owned the Manikyavelu Mansion, which now houses the National Gallery of Modern Art.
• Around 500 artworks and art displays are available to view under a single roof.