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Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum

#2 in Art & Museums

Art & Museums in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

$$91/A, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Rd, Byculla East, Mumbai 400027

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, located in Byculla East's Jijamata Udyaan, is Mumbai's oldest museum featuring decorative arts, maps, photographs, and artifacts that chronicle the city's history from the 18th century to present day. The Victorian-era building itself is architecturally significant, and the museum displays include traditional crafts, historical manuscripts, and detailed dioramas showing Mumbai's transformation from a fishing village to a major metropolis.

Overview

4.6 from 14,200 visitor reviews

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, located in Byculla East's Jijamata Udyaan, is Mumbai's oldest museum featuring decorative arts, maps, photographs, and artifacts that chronicle the city's history from the 18th century to present day. The Victorian-era building itself is architecturally significant, and the museum displays include traditional crafts, historical manuscripts, and detailed dioramas showing Mumbai's transformation from a fishing village to a major metropolis.

Price range: $$

Location & Contact

91/A, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Rd, Byculla East, Mumbai 400027

Highlights

  • Highly rated — 4.6 stars from 14,200 reviews
  • Mid-range pricing — good value
  • Located in Byculla East, Mumbai

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