As Mumbai’s oldest museum, the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum showcases the city’s cultural heritage and history through a rare collection of 19th century fine and decorative arts that highlight early modern art practices and craftsmanship during the Bombay Presidency and beyond.

The permanent collection includes miniature clay models, dioramas, maps, lithographs, photographs, and rare books that document the life of the people of Mumbai and the history of the city from the late 18th to early 20th centuries.

The Museum has augmented its permanent collection with new acquisitions, since the establishment of the Museum Trust in 2003. The trust aimed to create a comprehensive representation of the city’s art and culture from the 19th century onwards including contemporary art.

You can also choose to participate in a themed tour, for example, one that focuses on Mumbai’s history, development and cultural heritage. Furthermore, interpretive tours of the Museum’s temporary special exhibitions are available too. It’s completely up to you!