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Mumbai the economic capital India is more known for its glamour and business.
But the city also has secured some of the rarest and precious historic objects.
Museums in Mumbai house few of the finest and rarest objects from different ears
of the Indian culture. The diversity in the collection of the museums speaks of
the Indian diversity and rich culture.
Prince of Wales Museum
Located just next to the Gateway of India, the prince of Wales Museum houses
the rare paintings and objects from the Indus civilization. The Museum has the
rare collection of the Ancient miniature paintings, which is the biggest in
India. A special gallery has been dedicated to east culture wherein objects
from the Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, and Nepal history have been displayed.
This museum is also known as the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sanghralay
Bombay Natural History Society
Located near the Hornbill House the Bombay Natural History Society exhibits
interesting specimens on natural history. BNHS is the largest non - governmental
organization in India undertaking conservation of nature and natural resources,
education, and research in natural history.
Best Transport Museum
Located in Wadala the Best Transport Museum features amateur mini models of
Best buses and the ancient trams. One its own kind the Best transport museum
is worth giving a look.
Antarang
Located in Kamathipura Antarang is only sex museum in India.
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Located in the heart of the city in the Victoria gardens Dr. Bhau Daji Lad
Museum has articles that are related mainly to industrial and agriculture interest.
FD Alapaiwalla Museum
Located near the Kemps Corner FD Alapaiwalla Museum has a interesting collection
of artifacts which also includes a silver clock belonging to Sir Jamshedjee
Jejeebhoy.
Mani Bhavan
Located near the Gamdevi Mani Bhavan is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
He stayed in the house between 1917 and 1934 every time he visited Mumbai. The
building contains a picture gallery a library and film and recording archive.
- Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai
- National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai
- Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai
- Mani Bhawan, Mumbai
- Town Hall - Asiatic Library, Mumbai
- Bombay Natural History Museum, Mumbai
- Archaeological Survey of India Museum, Mumbai
- Indian Museum Ship (Vikrant), Mumbai
- Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
- Victoria and Albert Museum, Mumbai
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