Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mumbai
About
India's premier research institute for fundamental sciences, housed in a striking modernist building on Mumbai's coastline designed by American architect Helmut Bartsch. A symbol of independent India's scientific ambitions.
Basic Information
Timings
External viewing anytime, Open days announced periodically
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing, open days by invitation)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Educational
How to Reach
Taxi to Navy Nagar, Colaba
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Vidhan Bhavan (2.5 km away) on the Line 3.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
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History
Founded in 1945 by Dr. Homi Bhabha with support from Dorabji Tata Trust. The institute played a key role in India's nuclear and space programs. The campus was built on the Colaba coastline in 1962.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
External viewing anytime, Open days announced periodically
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing, open days by invitation)
Type
Educational
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Founded by Dr. Homi Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear program
The modernist campus building is an architectural landmark
TIFR scientists have made fundamental discoveries in mathematics and physics
The campus has restricted entry but the exterior is viewable
TIFR conducts public open days - check their website
The coastal setting makes it uniquely beautiful
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