Prince of Wales Museum, A Treasure Trove of Indian Heritage
North of Wellingdon Circle
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Introduction
Prince of Wales Museum, located in the northern part of Mumbai's Fort area, is one of the largest museums in India. Built between 1904 and 1914, the museum is named after the Prince of Wales at that time and officially opened in 1921. The main structure of the museum is built with basalt and features a magnificent marble dome designed by the British architect George Wittet. The museum houses a rich collection of precious artifacts from different regions and historical periods of India, with separate sections dedicated to art, archaeology, and natural history. The collection of Mughal paintings is particularly exquisite. The museum also features a variety of foreign artifacts and artworks, including a separate exhibition hall for Chinese and Japanese artifacts. Behind the museum, the Rajahai Tower stands at 78 meters tall, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. The museum has been historically known as the "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya". Address North of Wellingdon Circle
Opening hours Monday 10:15-17:30
Tuesday to Sunday 10:15-18:00
Closed on national holidays.
Transportation Walking: located about 1 kilometer north of India Gate, it can be reached directly on foot from India Gate.
Seeing the collections in the museum is still very impressive
