Town Hall Mumbai (Asiatic Society Steps) Mumbai
About
A grand neoclassical building built in 1833, Town Hall houses the Asiatic Society of Mumbai and its precious library. Its impressive colonnaded facade with wide steps has been the setting for countless films and photographs.
Basic Information
Timings
Library: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Mon-Sat); Building viewable externally anytime
Entry Fee
Free (exterior); Library: Rs 50 for visitors
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Walk from Churchgate Station (10 min) or CST (10 min). Located at Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg near Horniman Circle.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Hutatma Chowk (0.4 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 Town Hall Mumbai (Asiatic Society Steps)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Town Hall Mumbai (Asiatic Society Steps)
History
Designed by Colonel Thomas Cowper and completed in 1833. The Asiatic Society was established here in 1804 by Sir James Mackintosh. The library holds over 100,000 books including a first edition of Dante's Divine Comedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Library: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Mon-Sat); Building viewable externally anytime
Entry Fee
Free (exterior); Library: Rs 50 for visitors
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
Houses a first edition of Dante's Divine Comedy from the 14th century
The iconic steps are one of Mumbai's most photographed locations
The Asiatic Society library has over 100,000 volumes including rare manuscripts
The library is open to visitors for a small fee
Visit the reading room with its original period furniture
The steps are great for photos during golden hour
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