Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum earlier known as
the Victoria and Albert Museum, is located in the Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle
Udyan Botanical garden north of the city centre. Founded in 1872, it is
housed in a fine Italian Renaissance-style building with ornate pillars,
a decorative ceiling, ironwork balconies and Minton stair tiles. The ground
floor contains a collection of bronze sculptures, metal ware, fossils
and model ships etc. First floor relate to the city's past which include
old maps of Mumbai dating back to the 17th century and model relief, photos
and biographies of the city's leading historic figures. This museum owned
and run by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation is open daily from 10.30am
to 4.30pm except Wednesdays.
Address: Near Byculla Station, Mumbai- 400027, Maharashtra.
