Wilson College Mumbai
About
A prestigious college in a stunning Victorian Gothic building overlooking Chowpatty Beach. The campus with its clock tower and arched corridors is one of South Mumbai's most photogenic heritage buildings.
Basic Information
Timings
External viewing anytime
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Educational
How to Reach
Walk from Charni Road or Grant Road station, located on Chowpatty Seaface
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Grant Road (1.2 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Grant Road (0.8 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Wilson College
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Wilson College
History
Founded in 1832 by the Scottish missionary John Wilson, it is one of the oldest colleges in Mumbai. The current Gothic Revival building with its distinctive clock tower was built in the 1880s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
External viewing anytime
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Educational
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
One of Mumbai's oldest colleges, founded in 1832
The clock tower is a Marine Drive landmark
The campus overlooks Chowpatty Beach with stunning sea views
Best viewed from the beach side for the full Gothic facade
The clock tower is illuminated at night
Combine with a Chowpatty beach walk
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Wilson College
Girgaum Chowpatty
Beach
Girgaon Chowpatty Beach
Beach
Bachelor's Juice House, Girgaon Chowpatty
Restaurant
Royal Opera House
Entertainment
Royal Opera House, Girgaon
Entertainment
Khotachiwadi Heritage Village
Heritage
Taraporewala Aquarium
Entertainment
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
Museum
Royal Opera House Mumbai
Cultural
Girgaon Heritage Walk Area
Cultural