Tourist Acctration in Mumbai Museums, Memorials & Planetariums
- Bahu Daji Lad Museum (Victoria & Albert Museum)
- Bombay Natural History Society (Hornbill House)
- Mani Bhavan (Gandhi Memorial)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalay (Prince of Wales Museum)
- Nehru Planetarium
Bahu Daji Lad Museum (Victoria & Albert Museum) : The museum set amidst lush
Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan was originally established in 1 855, as a
treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts. Today, it has a rich
collection of archaeological finds, original maps, photographs, prints and
paintings depicting the history of Mumbai. The museum was recently honoured
with an 'Award of Excellence' by UNESCO under its Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards
for Culture Heritage Conservation Programme, 2005 .
Bombay Natural History Society (Hornbill House) : It is located near Prince of
Wales museum and is a treasure house of natures wonders.
Mani Bhavan (Gandhi Memorial) : Mahatma Gandhi often resided here during his visits to
the city. It is now preserved as a national memorial. The building houses a
research library, a film and recording archive and a set of diorama on
Gandhiji's life.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalay (Prince of Wales Museum) : It is one of the best museums in the
country and was earlier named after King George V, who as Prince of Wales laid
the foundation stone in 1905. The museum is housed in an impressive building
built in Indo - Saracenic style and is surrounded by well laid out gardens.
Nehru Planetarium : This imposing Structure at
ChhatrapatfShivaji ibstusangrahalay Worli, houses the only astronomical centre
of the city. The circular sky theatre of the Planetarium recreates an image of
the sky as seen from anywhere on the earth. A library here has a rich wealth of
books specialising on astronomy, astrophysics and space sciences. Nehru Science
Centre, adjacent to the planetarium is especially designed for children and
youth.
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