Jin Min Cat World
Mysuru, Karnataka
Jin Min Cat World is a cat museum on Nanjangud Road in Mysuru, opposite Madhuvana and near the Mall of Mysore, that opened in early 2026 and bills itself as India's first cat museum. It was started by Sharath, a local cat lover, and houses more than 20 resident cats of around 13 to 14 breeds, from Persians and Maine Coons to Indian cats, living in home-like rooms and catios with shelves, scratching posts and bridges. Exhibits, art and sculptures cover cat breeds, behaviour, nutrition, grooming and vaccination, with an emphasis on responsible pet ownership. Visitors buy an entry ticket, and short supervised petting sessions run in the late afternoon and evening for an extra fee, kept brief so the cats are not stressed. The cats are not sold. It is open every day.