Central Railway Heritage Gallery Mumbai
About
A small but fascinating museum inside the CST station complex showcasing the history of Central Railway and Indian railways. Features vintage locomotives, historic photographs, old tickets, and railway memorabilia.
Basic Information
Timings
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday); Closed weekends
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Museum
How to Reach
Located inside CST station complex. Accessible directly from CST platforms.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (24 m away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (54 m away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Central Railway Heritage Gallery
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Central Railway Heritage Gallery
History
Established to preserve the rich heritage of Central Railway, which traces its origins to the first passenger train in India on April 16, 1853, from Bombay to Thane. The gallery documents over 170 years of railway history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday); Closed weekends
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
CST was the starting point of India's first passenger train in 1853
The gallery houses a model of the original Bori Bunder station
Features original documents and photographs from the early days of Indian railways
Ask at the CST station master's office for directions
Photography is allowed inside
Combine with viewing the CST building's Gothic architecture
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