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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Museum)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

4.5 (0)

Overview

The grand Indo-Saracenic museum of 1922 (former Prince of Wales Museum) — 50,000 artefacts from Indus seals to miniature paintings.

Why visit: Western India's finest museum in a domed heritage landmark.

Things to do

›Indus gallery
›Miniature paintings
›Arms & armour
›Heritage dome

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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Feb

Entry fee

₹100–150

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

2–3 hrs

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