CSMVS Museum Gardens Mumbai
About
The beautiful landscaped gardens surrounding the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (formerly Prince of Wales Museum). The gardens feature rare palm species, a café, and provide a serene retreat in the heart of busy Fort area.
Basic Information
Timings
10:15 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
Museum ticket: Rs 85 (Indians), Rs 500 (foreigners)
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Walk from Churchgate Station (10 min) or CST (10 min). Located on Mahatma Gandhi Road.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Hutatma Chowk (0.5 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Churchgate (0.9 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of CSMVS Museum Gardens
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of CSMVS Museum Gardens
History
The gardens were designed alongside the museum by George Wittet in the early 20th century. The museum was built between 1905 and 1914 in the Indo-Saracenic style, combining elements of Hindu, Islamic, and British architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:15 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
Museum ticket: Rs 85 (Indians), Rs 500 (foreigners)
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The gardens house rare palm species collected from around the world
The museum building was designed by George Wittet in Indo-Saracenic style
The museum's dome was inspired by the Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur
Entry to the gardens is included with the museum ticket
The museum café in the garden is a great spot for refreshments
Visit late afternoon when the garden is bathed in golden light
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