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Jehangir
Art Gallery
Facing Elphistone College and adjacent to the Prince of Wales Museum,
this gallery situated at Kala Ghoda is the most prestigious and modern
venue for Indian artists. Jehangir Art Gallery gallery, with its four
exhibition halls, is one of the city's most highly visible art galleries
and having to exhibit a work of art here is a great treat for artists. The
unending list of applicants to have their work put up on the walls of this
gallery speaks for itself of the great importance and the media attention
one attracts. Some might have to wait a couple of years to have their work
put up here. The art gallery was built in the year 1952. Managed by the
Bombay Art Society, the entire cost of this beautiful mansion was donated
by Cawasji Jehangir.
Prince
Of Wales Museum
Amid the hustle and bustle of Mumbai stand some stately buildings,
remnants of the British Raj. Among them is the Prince of Wales Museum,
named after Prince George (Later George V) who visited India in 1905 and
laid the foundation stone of the building. Not far from the museum, its
architect George Wittet also built the famous Gateway of India on the
seafront, near the Taj Mahal Hotel. Through the arch the Prince made his
royal entrance to India as King George V for the Delhi Darbar in 1911.
Nehru Planetarium At Mumbai
Nehru Planetarium is the only astronomical centre in Mumbai situated in
Worli, which is also a concert cum movie auditorium. It is the place,
which recreates the image of the sky as seen from anywhere on the earth at
any time. It exhibits collections of lunar and astronomical photographs.
National
Maritime Museum
Mumbai has a natural harbour, which was developed by the British. It is
one of the busiest ports of India, handling approximately 40% of India's
maritime trade. The Navy has set up the maritime museum, which houses the
historical treasures of India obtained from other countries and models of
ships built in Mumbai.
Mani
Bhavan Mahatma Gandhi Museum
Mani Bhavan is situated on Laburnam Road, Mumbai, near the August Kranti
Maidan, where the 'Quit India' movement was launched in 1942. The building
where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his frequent visits to Mumbai between
1917 and 1934 has been turned into a modest museum. It was the home of
diamond merchant and Indian National Congress supporter Revashankar
Jhaveri.
Veermata
Jeejamata Museum / Victoria And Albert Museum
The Victoria gardens situated in Byculla in the centre of Mumbai contain
Mumbai's Zoo and the Victoria and Albert Museum, which houses interesting
exhibits relating to the city's past. Archaeological findings, maps and
photographs depicting the history of Mumbai are on display here.
Taraporewala
Aquarium
Taraporewala Aquarium is situated along the Marine Drive in Mumbai. This
Aquarium houses exotic marine life and rare species of fishes and also
some exquisite pearl jewellery. It is soon to be renovated into a
high-tech Aquarium with a glass vision sea world.