Mumbai
Mumbai
Princes of Wales Museum
Prince
of Wales Museum King George V, who as Prince of Wales, laid the foundation
stone of this museum in 1905. Situated near the gateway of India, it was designed
in the Indo-Saracenic style to commemorate the King's first visit to India.
During the First World War, it was used as a hospital. It was opened as a museum in 1923 and has three main sections: Art, Archaeology and Natural History.
One of the best museums in the country, it is a treasure house of art, sculpture, China, rare coins and old firearms. It also has a priceless collection of miniature paintings.
The glistering white marble dome crowning this building can be sighted from a distance as it lies nestled amidst a well-laid out garden.
Timings: 1015 to 1800 hours except Mondays.
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