Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Byculla Mumbai
About
Mumbai's oldest museum, formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum houses an incredible collection of decorative arts, maps, photographs, and artifacts documenting Mumbai's history.
Basic Information
Timings
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays)
Entry Fee
Rs 100 (adults), Rs 10 (children)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Museum
How to Reach
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Byculla
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Byculla
History
Opened in 1872 as the Victoria and Albert Museum, it was renamed in 1975 after Dr. Bhau Daji Lad. A stunning restoration in 2008 won the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays)
Entry Fee
Rs 100 (adults), Rs 10 (children)
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The restoration took 5 years and won international awards
The museum has 3D models of old Bombay buildings
It houses rare 19th-century photographs of Mumbai
The museum building itself is worth the visit
Don't miss the 3D scale models of old Mumbai
Combine with Byculla Zoo next door
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