BMC Headquarters (Municipal Corporation Building) Mumbai
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)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of BMC Headquarters (Municipal Corporation Building)
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
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
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
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
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