India's Great Mughals: Art, Power, and Opulence
May 9, 2026 — August 23, 2026 | Altria Group Gallery, NewMarket Gallery
Tickets available for Member Pre-sale only. Tickets open to the public March 9.
$12 Adults
$10 Seniors 65+
$10 Groups of 10 or more
$8 Youth (age 7–17) and Students with ID
Free for VMFA Members and Children 6 and Under
India's Great Mughals includes 200 sumptuous objects—intricate paintings and manuscripts, lavish textiles, architectural elements, metalwork, furniture, arms and armor, dazzling precious stones, and more. Opulent works of art—many made in the imperial workshops—convey the power and tastes of the three most celebrated Mughal emperors: Akbar (r. 1556–1605), Jahangir (r. 1605–27), and Shah Jahan (r. 1628–58). From the tiniest jeweled objects to the monumental wonder of the Taj Mahal, this highly sophisticated and globally connected empire produced treasures of unparalleled splendor and magnificence.