Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum

Museum Address
Near Rani Baug, 91/A, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, Byculla - 400027
City
State
Maharashtra
Pin Code
400025
Email
enquiry@bdlmuseum.org
Phone Number
Museum website
http://www.bdlmuseum.org/
When was the museum established?
1872
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The first museum of Mumbai, this permanent exhibit showcases early art practices and craftsmanship of the various communities that resided in Bombay during the time of the Bombay Presidency.  It highlights Mumbai’s cultural heritage through rare fine art and decorative art objects such as miniature clay models, maps, lithographs, dioramas, rare books, photographs that document life in Mumbai during the 18th and the early 20th centuries. Apart from the permanent collection, the museum regularly organizes exhibitions of Indian contemporary artists.

Photography
Yes
Videography
No
Cafeteria
Yes
Museum shop
Yes
Wheelchair friendly
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
Yes
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
Yes
Audio/visual guides
Yes
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
Yes
Auditorium
No
Conference/ Seminar hall
No
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
No
Who manages the museum?
Others
Others:
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, and INTACH
Person-in-charge of the museum
Other
First Name
Tasneem
Last Name
Mehta
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
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18.9792002, 72.8348171

Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Interior view of the museum
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Interior view of the museum
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Second floor gallery
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Portrait of Dr. Bhau Daji Lad
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Miniature bust replicas of Indian men
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Marble Sculpture of Sir Frank N. Souter
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Miniature Tableau
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Entry Fee
Applicable
Entry fee information
Free entry:
employees (with valid ID card), MCGM school children, Press, NGOs, visitors with disabilities
Getting there
Nearest Station: Byculla
Opening Days
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Opening Time
10:00 a.m.
Closing Time
06:00 p.m.