BMC Headquarters (Municipal Corporation Building) Mumbai

Heritage
BMC Headquarters (Municipal Corporation Building)

About

The magnificent Gothic Revival headquarters of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, directly opposite CST station. One of Mumbai's most impressive Victorian-era buildings.

Basic Information

Timings

External viewing anytime

Entry Fee

External viewing

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Place Type

Heritage

How to Reach

Walk from CST station. Opposite CST.

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (15 m away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (33 m away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of BMC Headquarters (Municipal Corporation Building)

Girgaon
Line 3
0.8 km
Kalbadevi
Line 3
0.8 km
1.0 km
1.3 km
2.0 km
2.4 km
3.2 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of BMC Headquarters (Municipal Corporation Building)

Central Line
Harbour Line
33 m
Western Line
1.3 km
Western Line
1.3 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
1.4 km
Harbour Line
1.6 km
Western Line
2.1 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
2.6 km
Harbour Line
2.9 km

History

Designed by Frederick William Stevens (who also designed CST) and completed in 1893. The building serves as the headquarters of Mumbai's municipal government.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

External viewing anytime

Entry Fee

External viewing

Type

Heritage

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

Designed by the same architect who built CST station

The building features stained glass windows and ornate stonework

It is one of the largest municipal buildings in India

Travel Tips

Best viewed from the CST station side of the road

The detail in the stonework is incredible

Part of the Victorian Gothic UNESCO World Heritage ensemble