Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) Mumbai
About
India's premier nature conservation organization established in 1883. Visit their headquarters to see natural history collections, learn about conservation efforts, and access one of India's finest nature libraries.
Basic Information
Timings
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free for basic visit, membership available
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Educational
How to Reach
Walk from Churchgate station, located at Hornbill House, Colaba
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Cuffe Parade (0.2 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Churchgate (1.5 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
History
Founded in 1883 by eight residents of Bombay, BNHS is one of the oldest conservation organizations in the world. The legendary ornithologist Salim Ali was associated with BNHS for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free for basic visit, membership available
Type
Educational
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
One of the oldest conservation organizations in the world (1883)
The legendary 'Birdman of India' Salim Ali was its most famous member
Has a natural history collection of over 2 million specimens
Check for guided nature walks organized by BNHS
Their library is open to researchers and enthusiasts
Great resource for birdwatching locations across Mumbai
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