The Museums of Mumbai
General Museums
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya formerly called the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India
Address: 159-161, Dr. S. P. Mukherjee Chowk, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort – 400023.
Access/Tickets: ₹70/- for Indians; ₹500/- for foreigners.
Timings: 10:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays and public holidays falling on Mondays closed.
What to see: Antiquities and models representative of the culture of Western India from prehistoric to modern times.
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum
Address: 91 A, Rani Baug (Veer Mata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan), Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Marg, Byculla East – 400027.
Access/Tickets: ₹10/- for Indians; ₹100/- for foreigners.
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
What to see: Antiquities and models depicting the history and industry of the Bombay Presidency. Established in 1872 as the erstwhile Victoria & Albert Museum of Bombay.
Thematic Museums
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya
Address: old-style, two storied building at 19 Laburnum Road, Gamdevi – 400007.
Access/Tickets: ₹40/- for foreigners; Indians can pay whatever they like into a donation box
Timings: Open on all the days of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.
What to see: Artefacts belonging to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, and an exhibition depicting Gandhiji’s life through miniature figures.
Ballard Bunder Gate Museum
Address: Ballard Bunder Gate, Ballard Estate, Mumbai - 400001.
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What to see: Artefacts and antiquities denoting the history and heritage of the Indian Navy.
Bombay High Court Virtual Museum
Address: Room No. 17, Ground Floor, Main Building, Bombay High Court, Fort – 400008.
Access/Tickets: FREE
Timings: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays closed.
What to see: Artefacts, documents and rare books pertaining to the judicial history of India.
Reserve Bank of India Monetary Museum
Address: Reserve Bank of India, Amar Building (Ground Floor), Sir Pherozesha Mehta Road, Fort – 400001.
Access/Tickets: FREE
Timings: 10.45 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. Mondays and Bank Holidays closed.
What to see: Coins, notes and other financial instruments from ancient times.
Archdiocesan Heritage Museum
Address: St Pius X College, Aarey Road, Goregaon (E).
Access/Tickets: By prior appointment with the director of the Museum Fr. Warner (9820242151).
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What to see: Artefacts and documents from the various Catholic parishes of Mumbai Archdiocese.
Museum of the Heras Institute of Indian History and Culture
Address: Heras Institute, St. Xavier’s College, Mahapalika Marg, Fort - 400001
Access: By prior appointment with the director of the Museum.
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What to see: Collection of Indian antiquities made by Father Henry Heras.
Transport Museums
CST Heritage Gallery
Address: Heritage Gallery (near cash office), Star Chamber, Grand Staircase, Lounge on II Floor, Forecourt of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Fort – 400001.
Access/Tickets: Rs.100/- for students with Valid ID cards of the College/School/University Rs.200/- for all other visitors
Timings: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays closed.
What to see: Artefacts and antiquities denoting the history and heritage of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.
BEST Transport Museum
Address: Third Floor, Anik Bus Depot, Sion – 400022.
Access/Tickets: FREE, but with permission sanctioned at the depot gate.
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What to see: Artefacts and working models denoting the history and heritage of the Bombay Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking.
Churchgate Heritage Gallery
Address: The ground floor of the heritage WR Headquarter Building, opp. Churchgate station.
Access/Tickets: FREE, but permission of the PR department of Western Railway is required.
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What to see: Artefacts and antiquities denoting the history and heritage of the Bombay, Baroda & Central India Railway.
Maritime Mechanical Museum
Address: Port Trust Workshop, Dockyard Road.
Access/Tickets: By prior appointment with the Chief Engineer, MPT.
Timings: N. A.
What to see: Artefacts and antiquities denoting the history and heritage of the Bombay Port Trust.
Science Museums
Nehru Science Centre
Address: DR. E. Moses Road, Worli – 400018
Access/Tickets: ₹40/-
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
What to see: More than 500 hands-on and interactive science exhibits on energy, sound, kinematics, mechanics, transport, etc.
Forensic Museum
Address: 5th Floor, Nair Hospital, Dr A L Nair Road, Near Maratha Mandir Cinema, Mumbai Central – 400008.
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Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
What to see:
Permanent Exhibitions and Galleries
Discovery of India
Address: Nehru Centre, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli – 400018
Access/Tickets: FREE
Timings: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday closed.
What to see: A permanent exposition covering India's artistic, intellectual and philosophical heritage, based on Nehru's book of the same name.
Design Museum Dharavi
Address: Wanders around within Dharavi.
Access/Tickets: Check out https://www.facebook.com/DesignMuseumDharavi/ to know how to go!
Timings: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
What to see: “The Design Museum Dharavi, based in the homegrown neighbourhood of Dharavi, showcases local talent through a nomadic exhibition space.”
Acworth Leprosy Museum
Address: inside the Acworth Leprosy Hospital Society for Research, Rehabilitation and Education in Leprosy Wadala – 400031.
Access/Tickets: 08:30 a.m. to 03:30 p.m.
Timings: FREE
What to see: An exhibition on leprosy, its treatment, philanthropy and public education.
Aai Museum
Address: Within The Orchid Hotel, 70/C, Nehru Road, Adjacent to Domestic Airport, Vile Parle (E) – 400099.
Access/Tickets: Currently restricted to hotel guests. Group tours can be arranged by prior appointment.
Timings: 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
What to see: Artefacts used in the daily lives of housewives, collected by Dr. Kamat. The main museum has moved to Fort Jadhavgad, Pune.
Community Museums
FD Alpaiwalla Museum
Address: Khareghat Memorial Colony, Kemps Corner, Hughes Road, N S, Patkar Marg, Grant Road – 400007.
Access/Tickets: Closed currently for renovation.
Timings: Monday to Friday by appointment with the curator Mrs. Mehta (23616586)
What to see: Artefacts and antiquities denoting the history and heritage of Mumbai’s Parsi community.
Kaka Baptista East Indian Museum
Address: Theresa Villa, Manori - Gorai Rd, Puttupatti, Manori – 400092.
Access/Tickets: FREE
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays only (open on Diwali & Chritmas). Contact Mr. Alphi D’Souza (9820087771).
What to see: Artefacts and antiquities denoting the history and heritage of Mumbai’s East Indian community.