Old Customs House, Fort Mumbai
About
A grand Victorian building near the docks that served as Mumbai's customs house during the British era. Its impressive facade and ornate interiors reflect the importance of trade in Bombay's history.
Basic Information
Timings
External viewing anytime
Entry Fee
External viewing only
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Walk from CST station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Hutatma Chowk (0.6 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (1.0 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Old Customs House, Fort
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Old Customs House, Fort
History
Built in the 1870s, the Old Customs House handled all imports entering Bombay during the height of the British Empire's trade with India. It stands as a monument to Mumbai's maritime trade history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
External viewing anytime
Entry Fee
External viewing only
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The building reflects the importance of Bombay as a major trading port
Its architecture features Indo-Saracenic and Gothic elements
The building is still used by the customs department
View from outside as it's a government building
Best combined with a Ballard Estate walk
The area near the docks offers great atmospheric photography
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