GRS Updown Museum

Mysore is famous for palaces, silk and sandalwood. But along KRS Road, beside GRS Fantasy Park, there is an attraction that has been flipping the city's tourism scene, quite literally, since 2020. GRS UpDown Museum is India's first and only upside-down photography attraction, and whether you are a parent planning a weekend outing or a creator hunting for Karnataka's most shareable spots, here is everything you need to know.

What is GRS UpDown Museum?

A fully air-conditioned photography attraction next to GRS Fantasy Park. The whole space is designed upside down: furniture fixed to the ceilings, rooms built with inverted gravity, and themed photo points that make you look like you are walking on walls. Let the staff guide your pose, and your photos come out looking like you are hanging from a ceiling fan or sitting in a room turned on its head. The illusion works because the entire set is flipped, not just a prop or a filter.

Since opening in June 2020, it has welcomed more than 8 lakh visitors and produced over 2 crore photos, and it won the Most Innovative Attraction award at the Amusement National Awards.

Why it is worth visiting

• It is genuinely interactive: every corner is built for you to step into, not just look at.
• The staff help you: crew members position you, suggest poses and take photos on your phone at no extra charge, and reviewers often name them for making the visit special.
• It is unique to Mysore: there is nothing quite like it elsewhere in India.
• It works for everyone: families, couples, friends, solo travellers and senior citizens, at your own pace, with no age restriction.
• It fits a bigger day: combine it with GRS Fantasy Park and Snow Park on a discounted combo.

Key details

Prices and timings are approximate and change seasonally. Please verify before visiting.

Inside: what to expect

The upside-down rooms

The signature experience: a living room, kitchen, dining hall and bedroom built entirely inverted, with the furniture fixed to the ceiling. You take your position with the floor pointing up, and the photo reverses gravity.

40+ photo points

The museum has grown from its original 12 rooms to more than 40 themed photo and video points: superhero landings, wall-walking, ceiling-hanging and more.

The IlluSe game zone

A favourite final stop for many visitors, layering illusion with interactive technology.

Vintage vehicles and period sets

Sets with a 19th-century car, vintage scooters and period furniture add a nostalgic touch.

GRS Café

Right outside the entrance, for finger food and quick bites before or after your visit.

Tickets and offers

• Student offer: discounted entry with a valid student ID, at the counter only.
• Birthday special: free entry for the birthday person during their birthday month, with ID.
• Annual pass: unlimited entry for a year, one visit a day, with an ID card.
• UpDown and Snow Park combo: 15% off when you visit both on the same day.
• Mega combo: a discount for all three GRS parks in one day.

Book online at grsupdown.com to skip queues at weekends and in school holidays.

Photography tips

• Let the staff pose you: they know exactly which angles make each illusion work.
• Shoot in portrait mode to keep the full height of the upside-down rooms.
• Wear solid colours: busy patterns distract from the illusion.
• Go on a weekday: 11 AM to 1 PM tends to be quiet.
• Bring a group: many sets work best with two or more people in the frame.

How to reach

• By car or cab: 20 to 25 minutes from Mysore Palace or the railway station.
• By bus: KSRTC buses to KRS pass this way, so get off near GRS Fantasy Park.
• By auto: ask for "GRS Fantasy Park", which every driver knows.
• Parking: ample space at the GRS Fantasy Park complex.

Best time to visit

October to February is the most pleasant season. Tuesday to Friday mornings, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, are least crowded. Avoid 2 to 4 PM in school holidays, and expect crowds in the summer holidays and around Dasara.

Make a full day of it

• 10:30 AM: start at UpDown, 45 minutes to an hour.
• Late morning: cool off in GRS Snow Park.
• Lunch: GRS Café or a quick meal on KRS Road.
• Afternoon: 4 to 6 hours of rides at GRS Fantasy Park.
• Evening: drive to Brindavan Gardens for the musical fountain show.

Who it is best for

Families with children (safe and curious, with nothing scary), couples looking for creative photos, college and office groups who can share combo savings, content creators who will find 40+ ready-made sets, and first-time visitors who want a modern contrast to Mysore's historical sites.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a professional camera?

No. It is designed for smartphones, and staff help you get the best shots on your own phone for free.

Is it suitable for senior citizens?

Yes. It is accessible, needs no physical exertion, and is safe for all ages.

How long does a visit take?

Most visitors spend 45 minutes to an hour, and content creators may want up to 90 minutes.

Can I get a combo ticket?

Yes: UpDown with Snow Park at 15% off, or all three GRS parks together, online or at the counter.

Is it open on public holidays?

Yes, every day including national holidays, with later closing on holidays.

What should I wear?

Solid colours for the best illusion photos, and comfortable shoes for walking through the rooms.

Is it worth it?

If you want something genuinely different from the palace tours and garden walks, something your phone will thank you for, GRS UpDown delivers. It is clever, well kept and fun in a way traditional museums rarely manage: a shared hour of laughter for families and a set of photos couples will actually post.

Continue the Mysuru road trip, and take home a box of fresh Mysore Pak.