Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, originally named Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is a museum in Mumbai which documents the history of India from prehistoric to modern times. It was founded in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of Mumbai, with the help of the government, to commemorate the visit of George V, who was Prince of Wales at the time.
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Prince of Wales Museum is located in the heart of South Mumbai near the Gateway of India. The museum was renamed in 1998 after Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire. The building is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, incorporating elements of other styles of architecture like the Mughal, Maratha and Jain. The museum building is surrounded by a garden of palm trees and formal flower beds.
The museum houses approximately 50,000 exhibits of ancient Indian history as well as objects from foreign lands, categorised primarily into three sections: Art, Archaeology and Natural History. The museum houses Indus Valley Civilization artefacts, and other relics from ancient India from the time of the Guptas, Mauryas, Chalukyas and Rashtrakuta.
How to Reach
Located in the Kala Ghoda area in South Mumbai, reaching the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya is a breeze.
By Air: Mumbai is service by Chattrapati Shivaji Airport which houses both domestic and international airfield. The train terminus is 21 kilometers from the airport. Any local transport can take you to the iconic structure.
By Rail: Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus being a train terminal is easiest to reach by rail. Many trains disembark at this station. However, if you are coming from other central or suburban railway stations, then you can reach through local transport. Mumbai local trains have three routes - Central, Harbour and Western. While arriving from the Central or Harbour Line, you can get off at CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) and then catch a cab. Churchgate is the nearest railway station on the Western Line. Each of the local train stations are roughly 2 km from the museum.
By Road: Mumbai is well-connected by road that leads to all major cities in India. This rich city is served by major national highways. City Buses: If you prefer to travel by bus, Mumbai runs heavily subsidized BEST buses which are red in colour. You will find a number of bus stops within a short walk from the museum. Your wait time won’t exceed a few minutes, thanks to the frequency of the buses. Special seating is available inside the buses for the handicapped, senior citizens and female.
Entry Tricket and Show Timings
| Category | Museum Entry | Childrens Museum | Museum Entry + Childrens Museum | Museum Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Adult | 85 | 35 | 110 | 50 |
| Foreign Adult | 650 | Complimentry | 650 | 50 |
| Children | 20 | Complimentry | 20 | 20 |
| Student | 20 | Complimentry | 20 | 20 |
| College Student | 40 | 35 | 70 | 50 |
| Indian Senior Citizen | 60 | 35 | 90 | 50 |
| Defence Personnel | 60 | 35 | 90 | 50 |
| Group Indian Visitors | 60 | 35 | 90 | 50 |
| Photo Graphy Passes | 50 for Mobile and Tabs | |||
| Photo Graphy Passes | 5000 for Photography with Tripod Tabs | |||
| Photo Graphy Passes | 100 for camera without Tripod | |||
| Audio Guides (Passes Available on Ticket Counter and Informationm Desk | Availabale on 7 Languages (Hindi, Marathi, English, French, German, Jampanese, Spanish) | 50 | ||
| Show Timings | Mumbai Experience (Flim Duration 17 Mins | English- 11:00 am | 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 5:00 pm | ||
Timings & Entry Fee
One of the most popular places to visit in Mumbai, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya is accessible every day from 10:15 AM to 6 PM. However, the ticket counter closes at 5:45 PM, so plan your visit accordingly. The only days the museum is closed is on the mandatory holidays identified for the Maharashtra – Republic Day (26th January), Maharashtra Day (1st May), Independence Day (15th August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October).
There is a short film of 17 minutes called ‘Mumbai Experience’ which is screened at certain times each day. The English show times are 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM and 5 PM. This is also screened in Marathi at noon and 4 PM.
There are different types of entry tickets to the Prince of Wales Museum depending on whether you wish to visit only the main museum or the Children’s Museum or both. The charges range from INR 20 to INR 650 and the fee varies for Indian adults, foreigners, children, students, senior citizens, defence personnel and groups of 15 and more.
There are also charges for the Mumbai Experience movie. It is INR 50 for everyone except children below the age of 12 and students till 10th standard, who pay INR 20. Audio guides are also available for INR 50, and this is free for foreigners.
If you wish to carry a photography-enabled device such as a camera, mobile phone or a tab with you, you will need to pay INR 100. For any camera with a tripod, the fee is INR 5000. For professional video shoots and commercial photography, prior permission needs to be taken.
To keep your visit comfortable, take note of the following:
1. The museum is accessibility-friendly for the differently abled. Wheelchairs are available at the entrance and a lift provides access to the higher floors of the building. Braille labels are progressively being installed in the galleries for the visually impaired. Special tactile tours are conducted for groups of blind visitors.
2. Food, water bottles and large bags are not allowed inside the Prince of Wales museum. You will have to deposit these at the dedicated Baggage Counter.
3. Use the information kiosks in each gallery to learn more about the collections. These are interactive.
4. If you feel hungry or thirsty during your visit, head to the garden café in the lush lawns of the museum premises.
5. There is a museum shop from where you can buy books, memorabilia and souvenirs to take back home.
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