Places to explore in Bangalore this weekend, including museums
Museums to check this weekend
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: science galleries on Kasturba Road.
- Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery: history and art, next to each other.
- National Gallery of Modern Art: paintings in an old mansion.
- Museum of Art and Photography (MAP): modern galleries.
- HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum: aircraft and engines.
Museums set their own weekly closing days and hours. Check each museum's official site before heading out, since we do not track their schedules.
Outdoors in the morning
- Cubbon Park: parts of the park are popular for weekend walks.
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden: best early, before it warms up.
- Sankey Tank: a lake walk in Malleshwaram.
Indoors in the afternoon: Aquarium Paradise
- Mermaid show: free with entry, listed on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM, about 10 minutes. Timings can change, so check the mermaid page.
- Diver feeding: 6:30 PM every day.
- Underwater tunnel, jellyfish room and indoor waterfalls.
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.
Weekend ticket prices
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Book online a day ahead for B2G1 (buy 2 get 1 free), or use AQUA100 for ₹100 off. See the ticket page. Counters close at 7:15 PM.
Add Fun World
Fun World is in the same complex, with 90+ rides and Water World. Weekend adult tickets are ₹1,499, and kids and seniors pay ₹999. COMBO20 gives 20% off a combo with the aquarium. See Fun World tickets.
Weekend tips
- Book aquarium tickets a day ahead if you want B2G1.
- No bags at the aquarium and no bag storage.
- Paid parking is on site at Palace Grounds.
More weekend ideas: indoor things to do this weekend and weekend outing ideas.
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. It is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, ticket counters close at 7:15 PM, and it houses what we call India's longest underwater tunnel.
FAQs
Which museums are open in Bangalore this weekend?
Hours vary by museum, and some close one day a week. Check each museum's official site before you go.
Is Aquarium Paradise open on weekends?
Yes, every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, including Saturday and Sunday.
Is there a mermaid show this weekend?
It is listed for Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM, subject to change. Show timings keep changing, so call +91 96063 11881 or ask the staff before you come.
What do weekend aquarium tickets cost?
₹599 for adults and ₹549 for kids on weekends and holidays.
Can I save on weekend tickets?
Book online a day ahead for B2G1, or use AQUA100 for ₹100 off.