CSMVS Museum, Mumbaiछत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज वस्तुसंग्रहालय
The best general museum in the state, beside the Gateway of India.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMumbai Suburban, Maharashtra
Thane-Palghar
Thane-Palghar
Kind of placeMuseums, Monuments & Heritage
Best time to visit1 November to 15 May
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyFort, Mumbai, Mumbai
Entry₹150
About CSMVS Museum, Mumbai
The old Prince of Wales Museum, a domed Indo-Saracenic building near the Gateway of India, and the best general museum in the state. Indus Valley material, Gandhara sculpture, and one of India’s finest collections of miniature painting.
What to see and do
- Indus Valley and Gandhara collections
- Outstanding miniature painting galleries
- Indo-Saracenic building and dome
- Gateway of India and the Elephanta ferry nearby
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