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General Museums
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya formerly called the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India
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
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
Thematic Museums
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya
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
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
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
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
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
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
Transport Museums
CST Heritage Gallery
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
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
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
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
Science Museums
Nehru Science Centre
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
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
Permanent Exhibitions and Galleries
Discovery of India
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
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
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
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
Community Museums
FD Alpaiwalla Museum
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
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.
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