DR. BHAU DAJI LAD MUSEUM
Byculla East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
The museum has Mumbai city's past item like archaeological finds, maps and photographs. Rock cut elephants, which was brought by British in 1865 from Elephanta Island, is preserved here. The surrounding is Botanic Gardens spreading on an area of 48 acres. Clay models equivalent of firka paintings made for the British in the 'Company' period-'illustrating' Indian types, and costumes, and trades and professions; finely wrought silver and copper ware; votive bronzes to fossils and minerals, delicate ivories to models of temples made from pith are some of the fine collections of this museum. Photographs of old Bombay and European bric-a-brac; wonderful Armour and garishly coloured 'fruit' models are also displayed in the museum.
Suggested time duration
2 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
April to August
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayMondayTuesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 10:00 AM | 05:30 PM | 10 | 5 |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 100 Foreigner Child Fee : 50
- Wednesday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Tardeo Bus Station |
2.8 KM | 02222799546 |
 Byculla Railway Station |
1.0 KM | 139 |
 Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport |
16.8 KM | 02266851010 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Disabled
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Byculla East | 1.5 KM |
Nearest Temples
NIPPONZAN MYOHOJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE
1930's Japanese Buddhist temple featuring tranquil, verdant grounds & intricate artwork
SHREE MAHALAKSHMI TEMPLE
The temple is one of the oldest temples situated in Mumbai
ELEPHANTA CAVES
It is a rock-cut art,architecture from the times of medieval India
SHRI SIDDHI VINAYAK TEMPLE
Unique for its Architecture and Mythological significance
Nearest Attractions
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The architecture of the Gateway is Indo-Saracenic style
BeachGIRGAUM CHOWPATTY BEACH
Watching the sunsets from this beach is a sight worth seeing
FortSION FORT
It was one of the Strategically located fort for the island
CavesMAHAKALI CAVES
The walls contain scriptures in Pali,language older than Sanskrit
OutdoorESSEL WORLD AMUSEMENT PARK
EsselWorld is India's largest amusement theme park
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