Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Library in Mumbai, India
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai is a public state library in the city of Mumbai, India.
Founded by Sir James Mackintosh in 1804, it houses rare books of historic value.
The society promotes useful knowledge, particularly such as is now immediately connected with India.
It's open to the public from Monday to Saturday, 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
The society owns over 15,000 rare books, some dating back to the 16th century.
Location: Mumbai City district
Inception: 1804
Website: asiaticsociety.org.in
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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