The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum was established in 1872 as the erstwhile Victoria and Albert Museum, Bombay. As Mumbai's oldest Museum, it was the first colonial building to be built as a museum with an extensive collection focused on art and design. The collection represents India's engagement with early modernism and includes new forms of visual culture and documentation through miniature clay models, dioramas, maps, lithographs, photographs, rare books, industrial and decorative arts that document the life of the people of Mumbai and the history of the city from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. The recently restored Museum has augmented its permanent collection with new acquisitions, to create a comprehensive representation of the city’s art and culture from the 19th century onwards.
The Museum has conceived an extensive exhibition programme with a strong focus on contemporary art and design. The Museum has also partnered with several international institutions for collaborative exhibitions. It has an extensive education and outreach programme including workshops, film screenings, public lectures, free performances, and has become an important cultural hub in the city.
WWW: bdlmuseum.org
Phone: (+91-22) 2373 1234, (+91-22) 6556 0394, (+91-22) 2371 5991, (+91-22) 6556 0394
Fax: (+91-22) 2373 7942
Visiting Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (tickets sold up to 5:30 pm). Closed on Wednesdays.