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Introduction
Mumbai, previously known as Bombay, is renowned as the
financial capital of India. One of the busiest metros
in the country, the society of Mumbai is multi-lingual
and multi-cultural. Besides, there are various popular
tourist destinations in Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra
that makes this port city more colorful, like the Haji
Ali Mosque, Hanging Gardens, Victoria Terminus, Elephanta
Caves, Marine Drive, etc. The Museums in Mumbai are
famous tourist attractions of the city as well.
Asiatic Society of Bombay
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, founded by an eminent
English lawyer, Sir James Mackintosh, was formerly known
as the Literary Society of Bombay, and was inaugurated
on 26th November, 1804. In 1826, the Society merged
with the Royal Society of Great Britain and Ireland,
but separated from it in 1954 and was renamed as Asiatic
Society of Bombay and later as Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
Bombay Natural History Museum
Established in 1883 for the purpose of exchanging notes
and observations on natural history and exhibiting interesting
specimens like vertebrates, insects, mammals, etc, activities
of this private institution include publications like
the Journal of Bombay Natural History Society, regular
newsletters and books on Indian animals, birds and nature.
However, to visit the institute interested visitors
have to seek prior permission.
Jehangir Art Gallery
This gallery situated at Kala Ghoda is a favorite venue
for artists to showcase their work. Built in the year
1952, the history of this colossal institution is directly
linked with the renaissance of Indian art. The complex,
where admission is free, also has the popular cafe of
Samovar.
INS Vikrant
The INS Vikrant, an imposing light aircraft carrier
of the Royal Navy, was sold to India in January 1957.
India's only carrier for over 20 years, Vikrant was
effectively out of service due of poor condition by
the early 1990s. It was formally withdrawn on 31st January,
1997 and is preserved as a museum at Mumbai.
Prince of Wales Museum
Designed by George Wittet, this museum was constructed
in 1914, converted to a military hospital during World
War I, and finally opened in 1923. The facing of the
museum is done in yellow and blue stones. The dome has
small bulging cupolas on towers; Saracenic arches with
Muslim jalis, semi-open verandahs and Rajput jharokhas.
How to reach
To visit the museums in Mumbai , you can come down to
Mumbai by air, by rail, or by road. Mumbai is an international
airport, and is also the busiest domestic air network
in the country. The international terminal is at Sahar,
which is 30 km north of the city center. The domestic
terminal at Santa Cruz is just 4 km away. The main railway
station is Victoria Terminal, now renamed Chattrapati
Shivaji Terminal. Other railway stations are Dadar,
Churchgate, and Kurla. Prepaid taxis are available from
the airports to the downtown.
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in Mumbai and other tourist places in Mumbai India.
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