Taraporewala Aquarium Mumbai
About
India's oldest aquarium, located on the scenic Marine Drive promenade. It houses a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater fish species, including colorful reef fish, sharks, and turtles.
Basic Information
Timings
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
Rs 80 (adults), Rs 40 (children)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Entertainment
How to Reach
Take Western Railway to Charni Road station, then 5-minute walk along Marine Drive towards Chowpatty. BEST buses along Marine Drive also stop nearby.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Grant Road (1.3 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Charni Road (0.5 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Taraporewala Aquarium
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Taraporewala Aquarium
History
Built in 1951 with a donation from industrialist D.B. Taraporewala, it was India's first public aquarium and underwent a major renovation in 2015 with modern acrylic tunnel displays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
Rs 80 (adults), Rs 40 (children)
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
It is India's oldest public aquarium, operational since 1951
The 2015 renovation added a 12-foot acrylic tunnel walk-through display
Houses over 100 species of marine and freshwater fish from Indian waters and beyond
Visit on weekday afternoons to avoid school-group crowds
The aquarium tunnel is the highlight - spend time there
Combine with an evening walk on Marine Drive afterwards
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