Metro Cinema (Metro INOX Heritage) Mumbai
About
An Art Deco masterpiece built in 1938, Metro Cinema was one of India's most glamorous movie theaters. Recently restored as Metro INOX Heritage, it combines modern amenities with its original Art Deco splendor.
Basic Information
Timings
Show timings vary; Building viewable externally 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free (exterior); Movie tickets Rs 200-800
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Located on M.G. Road near CST/VT. Walk from CST station (5 min) or take BEST bus to Metro Junction.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Girgaon (0.7 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Marine Lines (0.4 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Metro Cinema (Metro INOX Heritage)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Metro Cinema (Metro INOX Heritage)
History
Built by MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) in 1938, designed by Thomas Lamb, a renowned American theater architect. It was the first air-conditioned cinema in Mumbai and screened many Hollywood premieres. Restored and reopened as Metro INOX Heritage in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Show timings vary; Building viewable externally 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free (exterior); Movie tickets Rs 200-800
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Designed by Thomas Lamb, who also designed over 300 theaters worldwide
Was India's first air-conditioned cinema when it opened in 1938
The restoration preserved original Art Deco murals, chandeliers, and terrazzo flooring
Book a movie to experience the restored Art Deco interiors
The lobby features original murals worth viewing
Combine with a visit to nearby CST and Crawford Market
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