Elphinstone College Heritage Building Mumbai
About
A magnificent Gothic Revival building in the Kala Ghoda precinct, home to one of India's oldest colleges. The building's architecture rivals European cathedrals with its soaring arches and intricate stonework.
Basic Information
Timings
Open for external viewing
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Educational
How to Reach
Walk from Churchgate or CST station, located in Kala Ghoda area
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Churchgate (0.3 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Churchgate (0.3 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Elphinstone College Heritage Building
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Elphinstone College Heritage Building
History
Established in 1856 and named after Mountstuart Elphinstone, Governor of Bombay. The current building was designed by Trubshawe and completed in 1888.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open for external viewing
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
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 colleges in Asia, established in 1856
The building is a fine example of Venetian Gothic architecture
Located in the UNESCO World Heritage precinct
The building is best photographed in afternoon light
Combine with a Kala Ghoda heritage walk
The University of Mumbai campus is right next door
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Elphinstone College Heritage Building
University of Mumbai Fort Campus & Rajabai Tower
Educational
Oval Maidan, Churchgate
Park
Oval Maidan
Nature
Bombay High Court (Heritage Building)
Historical
University of Mumbai (Fort Campus)
Historical
Rajabai Clock Tower
Monument
Elphinstone College
Heritage
Kala Ghoda Festival Area & Heritage Precinct
Cultural
Brabourne Stadium (CCI)
Sports
Brabourne Stadium, Churchgate
Sports