Naval Dockyard Heritage (Mumbai Dockyard) Mumbai
About
One of the oldest and most historic dockyards in Asia, where ships were built for the British Royal Navy. Though access is restricted, the heritage of the Mumbai Dockyard is an integral part of the city's identity.
Basic Information
Timings
By special permission only
Entry Fee
By special permission only
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Historical
How to Reach
Located in the Navy Dockyard area near Colaba/Ballard Estate
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Hutatma Chowk (1.3 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (1.5 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Naval Dockyard Heritage (Mumbai Dockyard)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Naval Dockyard Heritage (Mumbai Dockyard)
History
The Bombay Dockyard has been building and repairing ships since 1735. It built ships for the British Royal Navy, including HMS Minden where the Star-Spangled Banner was written aboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
By special permission only
Entry Fee
By special permission only
Type
Historical
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Has been building ships since 1735
Built ships for the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars
HMS Minden, linked to the American national anthem, was built here in 1810
The dockyard is a restricted military area with very limited public access
Heritage events occasionally allow partial access
View the heritage buildings from outside the Naval area
Nearby Attractions
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Old Customs House
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Ballard Bunder Gatehouse & Navy Museum
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Lion's Gate (Gateway to Mumbai Port)
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Mumbai Port Trust Clock Tower
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P&O Heritage Precinct & Dockyard
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Ballard Estate Heritage Precinct
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General Post Office (GPO Mumbai)
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Monetary Museum of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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Ballard Estate Heritage Precinct
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Britannia & Co. (Parsi Restaurant)
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