{"id":170,"date":"2022-04-19T15:10:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T15:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/?p=170"},"modified":"2022-10-15T14:45:18","modified_gmt":"2022-10-15T14:45:18","slug":"prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince of Wales Museum \u2013 Entry Fees, Timings, History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prince of Wales Museum \u2013 A Complete Guide. India is known to the world for its ancient buildings and their historical status. Prince of Wales Museum, presently renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, is also one of the most\u00a0prominent places in Mumbai\u00a0to explore history and heritage of this country.<\/p>\n<p>Your Mumbai trip is incomplete if you keep this stunning place out of your travel itinerary.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_The_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\"><\/span>An Overview of The Prince of Wales Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/#An_Overview_of_The_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\" title=\"An Overview of The Prince of Wales Museum\">An Overview of The Prince of Wales Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/#History_of_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\" title=\"History of Prince of Wales Museum\">History of Prince of Wales Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/#The_Architecture_of_the_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\" title=\"The Architecture of the Prince of Wales Museum\">The Architecture of the Prince of Wales Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/#Prince_of_Wales_Museum_Collection\" title=\"Prince of Wales Museum Collection\">Prince of Wales Museum Collection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/#Prince_of_Wales_Museum_Timings\" title=\"Prince of Wales Museum Timings\">Prince of Wales Museum Timings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/#Prince_of_Wales_Museum_Entry_Fees\" title=\"Prince of Wales Museum Entry Fees\">Prince of Wales Museum Entry Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/#How_to_Reach_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\" title=\"How to Reach Prince of Wales Museum\">How to Reach Prince of Wales Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/#Places_near_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\" title=\"Places near Prince of Wales Museum\">Places near Prince of Wales Museum<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/#Elephanta_Caves\" title=\"Elephanta Caves\">Elephanta Caves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/#Gateway_of_India\" title=\"Gateway of India\">Gateway of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/#Mount_Mary_Church\" title=\"Mount Mary Church\">Mount Mary Church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/prince-of-wales-museum-entry-fees-timings-history\/#Marine_Drive\" title=\"Marine Drive\">Marine Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Prince of Wales Museum is undeniably one of the best places to visit in the city of Mumbai. This building is simply an architectural masterpiece featuring Indo-Saracenic influence.<\/p>\n<p>This museum has been declared as a Grade -I Heritage Building by the Government of India and maintenance of this place has now been assigned to the Indian Heritage Society.<\/p>\n<p>This spectacular building sits amidst a perfectly manicured garden which enhances its beauty manifold. If you are someone who finds solace in exploring history and heritage, then Prince of Wales Museum is surely the place to head for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You may also like<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/best-beaches-in-mumbai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">11 Beautiful Beaches in Mumbai That Everyone Should Visit<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\"><\/span><span id=\"History_of_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>History of Prince of Wales Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prince of Wales Museum is one of the premium cultural institutions in India and the most prominent one from the western part of the country. The museum was originally built to honour and commemorate the arrival of King George V to India.<\/p>\n<p>The primary thought of erecting the building was initiated in the year 1904, although the foundation stone was laid down in 1905 by the Prince of Wales. In 1907, the Bombay Presidency Government formed a museum committee and granted them a site (called \u2018Crescent Site\u2019) to erect the building.<\/p>\n<p>Famous architect, George Wittet designed this spectacular building. Initially, it served as a military hospital and a children\u2019s welfare centre, and finally, it started functioning as a museum in 1922.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/best-places-to-visit-in-mumbai-with-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Popular Places To Visit in Mumbai With Friends<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Architecture_of_the_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\"><\/span><span id=\"The_Architecture_of_the_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>The Architecture of the Prince of Wales Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prince of Wales Museum is a Grade \u2013 I Heritage Building in the city and you will know the reason as soon as you have a sight of this majestic building. The best part is the building still flaunts its original structure without any structural modification.<\/p>\n<p>This museum showcases the best version of Indo-Saracenic architectural style in India. This museum stands tall on Indian pillared hall and the arched passageways featuring dome rising above the arches to create gorgeous geometrical patterns.<\/p>\n<p>The whole building is fitted with small jalis for wind and light to pass that add more to its grandeur. The museum features three distinctive parts \u2013 Natural History Section, Art Section and Archaeology Section.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Read<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/historical-places-in-mumbai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">11 Popular Historical Places To Visit in Mumbai<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prince_of_Wales_Museum_Collection\"><\/span><span id=\"Prince_of_Wales_Museum_Collection\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Prince of Wales Museum Collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prince of Wales Museum houses more than 50,000 artefacts which are really impressive. The collection of the museum comprises of an innumerable number of sculptures, bronzes, terracotta\u2019s, miniature paintings and even excavated artefacts from Harappan sites.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from this, Prince of Wales Museum features European paintings, porcelain and ivory artefacts from Japan and China and artworks from India, Nepal, Tibet and other far-east countries.<\/p>\n<p>Inside the building, you can spot the remnants from the Maurya as well as Gupta dynasties. Natural History Section of the museum displays a massive collection of reptiles, mammals, birds, fishes and amphibians. There is also a separate section dedicated to Indian arms and armours.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prince_of_Wales_Museum_Timings\"><\/span><span id=\"Prince_of_Wales_Museum_Timings\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Prince of Wales Museum Timings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Located at 159-161 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort in Mumbai, the Prince of Wales Museum keeps its doors open to visitors every day from 10.15 AM to 6.00 PM. Ticket counter of the museum closes at 5.40 PM.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prince_of_Wales_Museum_Entry_Fees\"><\/span><span id=\"Prince_of_Wales_Museum_Entry_Fees\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Prince of Wales Museum Entry Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Museum authority has revised the Entry Fee structure with effect from 1st October 2019. Presently, Entry Fee for Indian adult (above 12 years) is Rs 100, and for foreigner nationals, it will cost Rs 650.<\/p>\n<p>Entry tickets for children aged between 5 \u2013 12 years is just Rs 30. The museum offers a discounted rate on tickets for students (up to 10th standard), college students, senior citizens, defence personnel and group visitors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\"><\/span><span id=\"How_to_Reach_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>How to Reach Prince of Wales Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Prince of Wales Museum is located at a 20-minute walking distance from both Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (Central Railway) and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Bmby+Church+Gte\/@18.9353819,72.8249824,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3be7d1e7666313f5:0x9d8916d12df7a577!8m2!3d18.9353819!4d72.8271711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Churchgate station<\/a>\u00a0(Western Railway).<\/p>\n<p>After reaching any of this railway station, you can board a public bus to reach the destination. Bus numbers from CSMT are 14, 69, 101 and 130 while from Churchgate, you can avail bus numbers of 70, 106, 122, 123, 132 and 137. You can also reach the museum from any part of the city by taking an auto or cab.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You may also like<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/popular-places-to-visit-in-andheri-mumbai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Popular Places to Visit in Andheri, Mumbai<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_near_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\"><\/span><span id=\"Places_near_Prince_of_Wales_Museum\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Places near Prince of Wales Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elephanta_Caves\"><\/span><span id=\"Elephanta_Caves\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Elephanta Caves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have reached the southern-most tip of Mumbai to visit the Prince of Wales Museum, you shouldn\u2019t miss the Elephanta Caves. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a mesmerizing land of sculptures, cut out of rock during the Medieval era.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Read<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/elephanta-caves-entry-fee-timings-history-nearby-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Things To Know Before Visiting Elephanta Caves \u2013 Entry Fee, Timings and more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Elephanta Island is about 11 km away from the land of Mumbai City. Sculptures of these caves (majorly dedicated to Lord Shiva) can be accessed via a short ferry ride from Gateway of India.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gateway_of_India\"><\/span><span id=\"Gateway_of_India\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Gateway of India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/gateway-of-india-timings-entry-fees-nearby-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gateway of India<\/a>\u00a0is surely the most iconic and popular tourist destination in Mumbai. Sitting against the stunning backdrop of Taj Hotel, this beautiful British structure overlooks the Arabian Sea from the shore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-gateway-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9 Popular Places To Visit Near Gateway of India<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This monument was built in the year 1942 to honour and commemorate the visit of Queen Mary and King George V to India.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mount_Mary_Church\"><\/span><span id=\"Mount_Mary_Church\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Mount Mary Church<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, vastly known as the Mount Mary Church is a Roman Catholic Church sitting atop a hillock at Bandra in Mumbai.<\/p>\n<p>This church is known for its architectural brilliance and beautiful interiors. From this church, you can enjoy a jaw-dropping panoramic view of the suburbs and the Arabian Sea.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marine_Drive\"><\/span><span id=\"Marine_Drive\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Marine Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you are in Mumbai, how can you forget about visiting Marine Drive! This iconic landmark of the city features Mumbai\u2019s glitz and glitter in the best manner.<\/p>\n<p>Marine Drive is actually a 3.5 Kms long, crescent-shaped boulevard stretching along the South Mumbai Coastline. Because of its twinkling appearance after sunset, it is also called as the \u2018Queen\u2019s Necklace\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recomended Read<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/chota-kashmir-timings-entry-fees-nearby-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Things To Know Before Visiting Chota Kashmir in Goregaon<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/8-best-places-to-visit-in-and-around-kharghar\/\">8 Best Places To Visit In And Around Kharghar &#8211; Travel India Travel<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prince of Wales Museum \u2013 A Complete Guide. India is known to the world for its ancient buildings and their historical status. Prince of Wales Museum, presently renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, is also one of the most\u00a0prominent places in Mumbai\u00a0to explore history and heritage of this country. 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