RBI Monetary Museum Mumbai
About
A fascinating museum inside the Reserve Bank of India's Mumbai headquarters tracing the complete evolution of Indian currency from ancient cowrie shells and punch-marked coins to modern digital payment systems.
Basic Information
Timings
10:45 AM - 5:15 PM (Monday to Saturday, closed on bank holidays)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Museum
How to Reach
Take Central Railway to CST station or Western Railway to Churchgate, then 10-minute walk to RBI headquarters in Fort. Located inside the RBI main building on Mint 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 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
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of RBI Monetary Museum
History
Established by the Reserve Bank of India to educate the public about the history of money in India. The collection spans currencies from the Indus Valley Civilization through Mughal coinage to modern banknotes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:45 AM - 5:15 PM (Monday to Saturday, closed on 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 artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization era (3000 BCE)
Houses rare coins from Mauryan, Gupta, Mughal, and British Indian periods
Features the complete evolution from barter system to UPI digital payments
Carry a valid government-issued photo ID for security clearance at entry
Photography may be restricted in certain sections
Allow about 1-1.5 hours for a thorough visit
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