Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital Heritage Campus Mumbai

Educational
Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital Heritage Campus

About

One of India's oldest medical colleges with a stunning Victorian Gothic campus. The hospital and medical school form an architectural complex that rivals the grandeur of the Fort precinct buildings.

Basic Information

Timings

External viewing anytime

Entry Fee

Free (external viewing)

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Place Type

Educational

How to Reach

Walk from Byculla station, located on JJ Road

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro (1.6 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Sandhurst Road (0.8 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital Heritage Campus

1.6 km
Girgaon
Line 3
1.9 km
Kalbadevi
Line 3
1.9 km
Mahalaxmi
Line 3
2.7 km
3.6 km
3.6 km
3.6 km
4.7 km
4.9 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital Heritage Campus

Central Line
Harbour Line
0.8 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
1.4 km
Harbour Line
1.5 km
Central Line
1.5 km
Harbour Line
1.5 km
Western Line
1.7 km
Western Line
2.1 km
Western Line
2.2 km
Harbour Line
2.4 km
Western Line
2.6 km
Western Line
2.6 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
2.7 km
Central Line
2.8 km

History

Established in 1845, Grant Medical College is one of the oldest medical schools in India. The campus was built by the British and named after Sir Robert Grant, Governor of Bombay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

External viewing anytime

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

Location on Map
Activities
Sightseeing
Photography
Interesting Facts

One of India's oldest medical colleges, established 1845

The Gothic buildings are architectural masterpieces

The JJ Hospital treats over 4,000 patients daily

Travel Tips

The campus exterior architecture is the main attraction

The area around JJ Road has several heritage buildings

Adjacent to the JJ School of Art for a combined heritage visit