Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Mumbai
About
Previously referred to as the Prince of Wales Museum, this Mumbai world-class museum displays India's rich cultural heritage. Situated in the Kala Ghoda area, the museum houses approximately 50,000 objects of art, archaeology, and natural history in its three divisions. The Indo-Saracenic George Wittet building is itself an attraction. Tourists can view collections ranging from ancient sculptures and coins to European art and Chinese and Japanese art.
Basic Information
Timings
10:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Not specified
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Tourist Attraction
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Churchgate or CST stations; short taxi ride
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
No metro stations found within 5 km.
History
Established in 1922, formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum, housing over 50,000 artifacts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Not specified
Type
Tourist Attraction
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Best reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw
It was initially titled the Prince of Wales Museum and was constructed in the early 20th century as a memorial to the visit of Prince George V.