Museums In Mumbai Information :

Location : 159-161, M.G. Road Fort Mumbai - 400023
How to reach : Get a cab, auto or board a bus
Specialty : Art, Archeology and Natural History
Time : Tuesday to Sunday between 10.30 am and 6 pm

About the Mumbai Museums :

The Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai has been renamed as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. The museum was set up in the beginning of the 20th century to honor the visit of King George V's to India, while he was still the Prince of Wales. Built by George Wittet the museum is located in the heart of South Mumbai at a stone's throw distance from the Gateway of India.

The Prince of Wales Museum or Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya has an architecture exhibiting Indo-Saracenic style with an imposing white dome adding to its grandeur. As one of the best museums in India, the Prince of Wales Museum has three main sections: Art, Archaeology and Natural History. You can witness some of the rarest and ancient exhibits of Indian history and many interesting artifacts from foreign countries.

The Prince of Wales Museum has also some finest collections featuring ancient Indus Valley artifacts dating back to 2000 BC and also the relics from the Gupta and Maurya Periods. It is also home to some priceless Tibetan and Nepali Art. Those interested in Buddhism would love an entire gallery that is devoted to Buddhist tankha scrolls. The museum houses another gallery on Tibetan bronzes. If intricate paintings interest you then you may marvel the collection of over 2000 miniature paintings from the various art schools of India. The Museum is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday between 10.30 am and 6 pm.

Some Museums In Mumbai :

Prince of Wales Museum :

Located just next to the Gateway of India, the prince of Wales Museum houses the rare paintings and objects from the Indus civilization. The Museum has the rare collection of the Ancient miniature paintings, which is the biggest in India. A special gallery has been dedicated to east culture wherein objects from the Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, and Nepal history have been displayed. This museum is also known as the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sanghralay

Bombay Natural History Society :

Located near the Hornbill House the Bombay Natural History Society exhibits interesting specimens on natural history. BNHS is the largest non  -  governmental organization in India undertaking conservation of nature and natural resources, education, and research in natural history.

Best Transport Museum :

Located in Wadala the Best Transport Museum features amateur mini models of Best buses and the ancient trams. One its own kind the Best transport museum is worth giving a look.

Antarang :

Located in Kamathipura Antarang is only sex museum in India.

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum :

Located in the heart of the city in the Victoria gardens Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum has articles that are related mainly to industrial and agriculture interest.

FD Alapaiwalla Museum :

Located near the Kemps Corner FD Alapaiwalla Museum has a interesting collection of artifacts which also includes a silver clock belonging to Sir Jamshedjee Jejeebhoy.

Mani Bhavan :

Located near the Gamdevi Mani Bhavan is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. He stayed in the house between 1917 and 1934 every time he visited Mumbai. The building contains a picture gallery a library and film and recording archive.

Victoria and Albert Museum in Mumbai :

Another worth visiting museum in Mumbai is the Victoria and Albert Museum, built in the Greco-Roman style. Come and know more about Mumbai's history depicted by the archaeological finds, maps and photographs in the museum.

How to reach Mumbai Museums :

To visit the museums in Mumbai , you can come down to Mumbai by air, by rail, or by road. Mumbai is an international airport, and is also the busiest domestic air network in the country. The international terminal is at Sahar, which is 30 km north of the city center. The domestic terminal at Santa Cruz is just 4 km away. The main railway station is Victoria Terminal, now renamed Chattrapati Shivaji Terminal. Other railway stations are Dadar, Churchgate, and Kurla. Prepaid taxis are available from the airports to the downtown.