Indoor places to visit in Bangalore on a budget
Free or low-cost indoor places
- State Central Library, Cubbon Park: a heritage building with reading rooms.
- Venkatappa Art Gallery: small and quiet, near Cubbon Park.
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: hands-on science at a small fee.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: sky shows at a modest fee.
- National Gallery of Modern Art: rotating art shows at a small fee.
Fees change, so check each venue's current rates before you go.
Making Aquarium Paradise cheaper
| Ticket | Monday to Friday | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
- Go on a weekday: you save ₹100 per ticket compared to weekends.
- AQUA100: ₹100 off online aquarium bookings.
- B2G1: buy 2 get 1 free when you book online a day ahead. Three adults on a weekday pay ₹998. See the B2G1 page.
- FUNWEDNESDAY: buy 1 get 1 free for women aged 18 and above on Wednesdays. Two women pay ₹499 in total. See the FUNWEDNESDAY page.
- Free extras: the mermaid show (Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays) and the 6:30 PM diver feeding come with your ticket.
Note: Mermaid show timings keep changing. Always call +91 96063 11881 or check with the staff at the ticket counter before you come for the mermaid show.
Offers can change, so check the offers page before you book.
What you get for the price
A 1 to 2 hour indoor visit with India's longest underwater tunnel, a jellyfish room, indoor waterfalls, an ocean-view seating lounge, and fish such as moray eels and alligator gar.
Budget tips for the day
- Take the metro to Cubbon Park on the Purple Line, then an auto. It is about 3.4 km to Palace Grounds.
- Eat before you go. Outside food is not allowed inside the aquarium.
- Carry a water bottle. It is allowed.
- No bags inside and no storage, so travel light.
More ways to save: cheap aquarium entry, aquarium ticket discounts and free indoor places.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru 560006, inside the Fun World complex next to Snow City. It is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, ticket counters close at 7:15 PM, and you can call +91 96063 11881 with questions.
FAQs
What is the cheapest way to visit Aquarium Paradise?
Go on a weekday and use an online offer like B2G1 or AQUA100. Women 18+ get buy 1 get 1 free on Wednesdays.
How much do three adults pay with B2G1?
₹998 on a weekday, booked online at least a day ahead.
Are the mermaid show and feeding extra?
No. Both are included with entry. The mermaid show is subject to availability.
Which indoor places in Bangalore are free?
The State Central Library in Cubbon Park is a public library. Check current fees for galleries and museums.