Old Customs House Mumbai
About
A grand Victorian-era building that served as Mumbai's customs house during the British Raj. One of the finest surviving examples of British administrative architecture in the Fort precinct.
Basic Information
Timings
Open for external viewing
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Historical
How to Reach
Walk from CST station towards the docks area
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Hutatma Chowk (0.9 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (1.2 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Old Customs House
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Old Customs House
History
Built in the late 19th century when Mumbai was the busiest port in British India. The building processed all goods entering and leaving the Bombay Presidency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open for external viewing
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Historical
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Once processed all goods entering British India through Bombay Port
Features ornate Victorian Gothic architectural details
Part of the Fort precinct's UNESCO heritage nomination
Best viewed from the road as entry may be restricted
The area around it has several heritage buildings worth exploring
Combine with Ballard Estate walk
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Naval Dockyard Heritage (Mumbai Dockyard)
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Ballard Estate Heritage Precinct
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P&O Heritage Precinct & Dockyard
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Old Customs House, Fort
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Lion's Gate (Gateway to Mumbai Port)
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Mumbai Port Trust Clock Tower
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