The Prince of Wales Museum is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The Prince of Wales Museum is also known as the 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Objects'. This museum was built in memory of the arrival of the Prince of Wales in India. The museum was founded by The Prince of Wales on 11 November 1905. The museum was inaugurated on January 10, 1922 by Lady Lloyd, wife of Viceroy Lloyd George of Mumbai. Around the Prince of Wales Museum is surrounded by a beautiful garden.
The Prince of Wales Museum was built in the 20th century and was designed in the Indo-Saracenic style by George Wittet. This museum houses a collection of rare ancient artworks and sculptures of India and far-Eastern countries. A treasured structure in Mumbai, the architecture and artifacts of the Prince of Wales Museum will leave tourists awe-struck by its magnificence.
ARCHITECTURE
The Prince of Wales Museum is one of Mumbai's prized, British Raj era structures. The museum is built in the Indi-Saracenic style of architecture. The design of the building is a blend of 15th to 16th century Gujarati and Islamic design, in addition to English brickwork. The structure is adorned with an impressive Mughal white dome that adds splendor to its appearance. The building is bordered by lavish green gardens. The museum has three different parts for Natural history section, Archaeology section and Art section.
Location: M.G Road, Fort, Mumbai
Highlights/Famous For: Collection of artifacts
Nearby Tourist Attractions: N/A
How to Reach: One can hire an auto-rickshaw or taxi to reach the museum. Buses are also available.
Timings: Open to visitors between 10:15 AM to 5:00 PM on all days except Mondays
Entry fee: Rs. 30
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