Date: 27th Jan 2018
Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh
Fee: Rs 85 for Adults. Kids Rs 20. Mobile camera Rs 50.
Timing: 10:15 AM to 6:00 PM.
Food: Available.
Photography: Allowed.
Other attractions nearby: Gateway of India, Jehangir Art Gallery and Rajabai clock tower.
Formerly known as prince of wales museum was erected as a memorial to the visit of prince of wales King George V in 1905. The foundation stone was laid in 1905 and construction completed in 1914, however it was opened to public only in 1922. During world war I the build was used as children welfare center and military hospital. The museum was designed by George wittet in Indo-Saracenic style. The dome was designed based on Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur and the finial based on Taj Mahal in Agra. The museum houses around 50,000 artifacts comprising of sculptures, terracotta’s, bronzes, paintings, porcelain and ivories. The museum also has a separate natural history section. The museum was renamed in 1998 to Chhatrapati shivaji vastu sangrahalaya. The building was awarded 2010 UNESCO Asia – Pacific Heritage Award' for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
Few pics from the museum.
Another museum in a big city to attract tourist. A place to visit if one has ample time and happen to be in fort area of Mumbai.
Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh
Fee: Rs 85 for Adults. Kids Rs 20. Mobile camera Rs 50.
Timing: 10:15 AM to 6:00 PM.
Food: Available.
Photography: Allowed.
Other attractions nearby: Gateway of India, Jehangir Art Gallery and Rajabai clock tower.
Formerly known as prince of wales museum was erected as a memorial to the visit of prince of wales King George V in 1905. The foundation stone was laid in 1905 and construction completed in 1914, however it was opened to public only in 1922. During world war I the build was used as children welfare center and military hospital. The museum was designed by George wittet in Indo-Saracenic style. The dome was designed based on Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur and the finial based on Taj Mahal in Agra. The museum houses around 50,000 artifacts comprising of sculptures, terracotta’s, bronzes, paintings, porcelain and ivories. The museum also has a separate natural history section. The museum was renamed in 1998 to Chhatrapati shivaji vastu sangrahalaya. The building was awarded 2010 UNESCO Asia – Pacific Heritage Award' for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
Few pics from the museum.
Another museum in a big city to attract tourist. A place to visit if one has ample time and happen to be in fort area of Mumbai.
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