Mumbai

Prince Of Wales

Open Time : 10:15 am to 6:00 pm

Entry : paid

Address : 159-161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

Website : https://csmvs.in/

Phone : 022 2284 4484

Why to visit Prince Of Wales

The Prince of Wales Museum, officially known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, is one of the nation's top museums of art and history. It features superb Indo-Saracenic architectural design.

The structure is currently maintained by the Indian Heritage Society and is classified as a grade I heritage building by the Indian government. The building's planning and construction were started in 1905 and finished in 1914. 

The museum houses a large collection of natural history items, as well as paintings, sculptures, textiles, textile art, Japanese and Chinese artefacts, and decorative art. The museum also has a large collection of electronic documents. 

Don’t Miss to see at Prince of Wales : 

Miniature paintings, decorative art objects, oil paintings, Buddhist artefacts

Best Time to visit:

Any time of the year

Duration: 

2 to 3 hours

Entry fee: 

INR 60 per person approximately

Distance from Mumbai Bus Stand: 

6.8 km from MSRTC Mumbai Central

FAQ on Prince Of Wales

How to reach Prince of Wales Museum?

The Museum is a 20-minute walk from both major local railway terminuses, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Central Railway) and Churchgate Station (Western Railway). Hiring an autorickshaw or cab to get to the museum is one of the better options.

When is the best time to visit Prince of Wales?

Because the location is enclosed in a gorgeous building, there is nothing related to seasons that could impact the location. The museum is open all year. You are free to come whenever you want.

What are the places to visit near Prince of Wales?

Lion gate, Jehangir art gallery and Lal bahadur shastri statue are the places to visit near Prince of Wales.

What are the places to eat near Prince of Wales?

Romano’s, The Peshwa pavilion and Mostly grills are the places to eat near Prince of Wales.

Special Tip

You can take audio guides, which provide excellent information in English and seven other languages. When you are tired, relax in the museum's wonderful restaurant and shop at the museum shop.

By Abhilasha Prasad

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