Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Museum of Indian history and culture in Fort district, Mumbai, India
The Indo-Saracenic building stands with its central dome and features three primary sections displaying art, archaeology, and natural history collections.
The museum opened in 1922 as the Prince of Wales Museum and changed its name in 1998 to honor Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Kingdom.
The museum exhibits contain 50,000 artifacts, including items from the Indus Valley civilization and collections from the Gupta, Maurya, and Chalukya empires.
Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:15 AM and 6:00 PM, with different entrance fees for Indian nationals and international guests.
The building incorporates locally quarried materials and combines Hindu, Islamic, and Western architectural elements in its structure and decorative features.
Location: Mumbai City district
Inception: January 10, 1922
Architects: George Wittet
Part of: Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Address: 159-161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400023 400023
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:15-18:00
Website: http://csmvs.in
GPS coordinates: 18.92667,72.83222
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:45
The British colonial period from 1800 to 1947 created a fusion of European and Indian architectural styles. Palaces, government buildings, churches and railway stations combine Victorian, Gothic and Indo-Saracenic elements. These structures in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and other cities demonstrate the cultural exchange of this era.
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