BMC Headquarters (Municipal Corporation Building) Mumbai
About
The grand headquarters of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, this Victorian Gothic building is one of Mumbai's finest architectural landmarks. Its ornate facade features gargoyles, stained glass windows, and a magnificent central dome.
Basic Information
Timings
Viewable externally 24 hours; Office hours: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free (exterior viewing)
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Walk from CST station (2 min). Located adjacent to CST on Dr. D.N. Road.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (85 m away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.1 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of BMC Headquarters (Municipal Corporation Building)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of BMC Headquarters (Municipal Corporation Building)
History
Designed by Frederick William Stevens (who also designed CST) and completed in 1893. The building took over 5 years to construct and cost Rs 50 lakhs at the time. It has served as the seat of Mumbai's civic administration ever since.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Viewable externally 24 hours; Office hours: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free (exterior viewing)
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Designed by the same architect who built CST railway station
Features an elaborate mixture of Venetian Gothic and Indo-Saracenic styles
The central staircase and dome are among the most photographed interiors in Mumbai
Best viewed alongside CST for a complete Gothic architecture experience
The building is lit beautifully at night
Combine with a visit to Crawford Market across the road
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