Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum Mumbai
About
Formerly known as the Victoria and Albert Museum, this is Mumbai's oldest museum and a masterpiece of Victorian-era architecture. Its meticulously restored interiors house a world-class collection spanning art, history, and material culture.
Basic Information
Timings
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays and public holidays)
Entry Fee
Rs 100 (adults), Rs 10 (children)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Museum
How to Reach
Take Central Railway to Byculla station (5-minute walk). Enter through Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan. BEST bus routes 3, 8, 11, 63 stop at Byculla.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Mahalaxmi (1.7 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Byculla (0.2 km away) on the Central Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
History
Originally opened in 1872, the museum is housed in a Grade I heritage structure. Its 2008 restoration by conservation architects was so exemplary that it won the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award of Excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays and public holidays)
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
It is the oldest museum in Mumbai, predating even the Prince of Wales Museum by decades
The gilded ceiling, ornamental columns, and Minton tile floors are original Victorian features
The museum regularly hosts contemporary art installations alongside its permanent historical collection
Guided tours are available and highly recommended for first-time visitors
The museum shop has excellent books on Mumbai history and heritage prints
Pair with a visit to the adjacent zoo for a full half-day outing
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