Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

Local nameChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
LocationMaharashtra, India

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, originally named Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is a museum in Mumbai which documents the history of India from prehistoric to modern times.It was founded during British rule of India in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of the city then called Bombay, with the help of the government, to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales. It is located in the heart of South Mumbai near the Gateway of India. The museum was renamed in 1998 after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.

The building is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, incorporating elements of other styles of architecture like the Mughal, Maratha and Jain. The museum building is surrounded by a garden of palm trees and formal flower beds.

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Opening hours

Daily: 10:15 am - 6 pm
Closed on Jan 26, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 2 and on public holidays falling on Mondays.

Admission

Adults: Rs. 300
Children (5 - 12), high school students: Rs. 20
University students: Rs. 35
Seniors: Rs. 50

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhatrapati_Shivaji_Maharaj_Vastu_Sangrahalaya

Official Website https://csmvs.in/

Email csmvsmumbai@gmail.com

Phone +91.022.22844484

Address 159-161 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400023, Maharashtra, India.

Coordinates 18°55'36.624" N 72°49'57.379" E

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