RBI Monetary Museum, Fort Mumbai
About
A fascinating museum tracing the history of Indian currency from cowrie shells to digital payments. Located inside the Reserve Bank of India's Mumbai headquarters.
Basic Information
Timings
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Sat, closed bank holidays)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Museum
How to Reach
Walk from CST or Churchgate station. Inside RBI complex.
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 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.8 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of RBI Monetary Museum, Fort
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of RBI Monetary Museum, Fort
History
Established by the RBI to educate the public about the evolution of money in India, the museum covers currency from ancient punch-marked coins to modern banknotes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Sat, closed bank holidays)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Displays currency from the Indus Valley Civilization era
Houses rare coins from various Indian dynasties
Shows the evolution from barter system to digital currency
Carry a valid photo ID for entry
Photography may be restricted in some sections
Allow about 1 hour for a complete visit
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