Museums
Museums portray the art and cultural heritage of any place, through rare specimens of artistic sculptures, paintings, relics and artifacts. Bombay, being the hub of commercial activities in Maharashtra, has always got the attention. Whether it is its own inhabitants or visitors, the City of Dreams has always allured people with its interesting facets. The museums in Bombay can be said one of its facet. Apart from displaying the art, these museums also provide considerable information with reference to pertinent studies.
Victoria & Albert Museum
Bhau Daji Lad Museum is the oldest museum in Bombay city of India. Rani Jijamata Udyan makes the picturesque setting of this historical museum at Ambedkar Road, in Byculla area of Bombay. Built in 1872, it was initially christened as Victoria & Albert Museum after the museum of London.
Bombay Natural History Society
Established in 1883, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is known to be one amongst the largest non-governmental organizations in India. Since its inception, it has been working whole-heartedly for the conservation of nature and natural resources, education and research in natural history.
Prince of Wales Museum
Prince of Wales Museum is the erstwhile name of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya of Bombay. In 1905, its foundation stone was laid down, by George V - the Prince of Wales himself, who came on a visit to India. The splendid structure was designed by George Wittet, an architect.
Mani Bhavan
Mani Bhavan is a veritable memoir of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. It is located at Laburnam Road in Bombay, near Nana Chowk of Gamdevi. Also known as Gandhi Museum, Mani Bhavan served as the residence of the great freedom fighter of India between 1917 and 1934.
National Gallery of Modern Art
National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) of Bombay is an institution, managed by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, a venture of Indian Government. NGMA displays the Modern Contemporary Art of India as well as the other countries of the world.
Nehru Planetarium
Nehru Planetarium is a large domed building at Bombay (Bombay) that was inaugurated on 3rd March 1977 by Smt Indira Gandhi (former Prime Minister of India). Situated at Annie Besant Road in Worli, Nehru Planetarium was designed by J.M. Kadri - the finest architect of India.