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    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya - History comes alive!

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

    8.5/10
    Best time: October-March
    3 hours

    Discover India's captivating past at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai! Explore art, history, and culture within its beautiful halls. A must-see on your India travels!

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    Indian-History
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    Top Activities in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

    • 1

      Admire The Indo-Saracenic Architecture

    • 2

      Explore The Museum'S Vast Collection

    • 3

      Relax In The Museum Gardens

    • 4

      Visit The Museum'S Cafe

    Essential Information

    Best Time to Visit

    October-March

    When to visit place on the day

    All-Day

    Approximate expense

    ₹500 per person

    History

    The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya was founded in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of Mumbai, with the help of the then Governor of Bombay, Lord Sydenham. The museum building is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, incorporating elements of other styles of architecture like Mughal, Maratha and Jain. The museum was opened to the public in 1922 by the then Prince of Wales, Edward VIII. It was renamed to its present name in 1998. The museum has undergone several renovations and expansions since its opening. A new wing was added in 2019. The museum is now a major tourist attraction in Mumbai.

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    T.VIGNESH NAYAK
    T.VIGNESH NAYAK

    T.VIGNESH NAYAK

    12/11/2024

    Well maintained museums and different kinds of collections are available. Extension of the museum is also really good( coin collection, cloth collection etc). It will take a half day to completely visit everything. Overall three stories building people can buy audio guide as well at affordable price( 200- 300). Toilet is clean. Overall cleanliness was maintained very well. With a normal ticket a person can take a photo of the artifacts in the museum.

    Anish sreenath Nair
    Anish sreenath Nair

    Anish sreenath Nair

    12/11/2024

    This museum is a treasure trove of art, history, and culture, offering a fascinating journey through time. From ancient artifacts to historic weapons, rare stamps, and beautiful gems, each display tells its own story. There’s also a rich collection showcasing Harappan culture, along with detailed explanations and books that bring history to life. Art lovers and history buffs will find endless inspiration here, so I highly recommend setting aside at least three hours to fully explore. Take your time to read the stories behind each exhibit—it’s a truly memorable experience!

    Amish Agarwal
    Amish Agarwal

    Amish Agarwal

    12/11/2024

    This place has improved a lot. It is upto international standards with all the signages, markings and cleanliness. The exhibits are really fascinating. The Mumbai exhibition has been the highlight for me as it really plays well with the city data visualization. The different themes in this museum are equally fascinating. Architecture is very beautiful.

    Prateek Jadhav
    Prateek Jadhav

    Prateek Jadhav

    12/11/2024

    One of the Must do things in Mumbai. And you can visit this place frequently as it has many many artifact which are loaned for few months or years and are moving all over the worlds museum. It's is definitely an experience well maintained facility. If you are really a history buss then do take a audio guide as well it will be very helpful. The bronze statues of Buddha and other are very beautiful.

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