Address

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum,
Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan (Rani Baug),
91/A, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road Byculla East,
Mumbai 400027, Maharashtra, India
+91 22 2373 1234
+91 22 6556 0394
+91 22 2371 5991
+91 22 6556 0394

Coordinates

18°58'46.4"N 72°50'05.3"E

How to get here

Rani Baug (Chidiya ghar or zoo), Byculla (East) is a major landmark in the area. The Museum is located in the same compound, a 2 mins walk from Byculla (East) Station.

Contact Us

Indian Nationals

(including PIO, OCI, NRI with ID)
Adult, 13 and above – Rs. 10/-
Child, 6 to 12 years – Rs. 5/-
Infant, 5 and below - Free
Student, under 12 (with school groups or valid ID) – Rs. 2/-
Student, 13 and above (with school/college groups or valid ID) – Rs. 5/-

For school and other group bookings contact education@bdlmuseum.org or +91 22 2372 1234

International Citizens

Adult, 13 and above - Rs. 100/-
Child, 6 to 12 years - Rs. 50/-
Student (valid ID) – Rs. 30/-
Infant, 5 and below – Free

FREE entry for

MCGM employees (with valid ID card), MCGM school children, Press, NGOs, visitors with disabilities
* Entry Tickets are required for all public programmes at the Museum.

By Bus

Towards Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan (Rani Baug)
1, 3, 5, 6 Ltd, 7 Ltd, 8 Ltd, 9, 11 Ltd, 15, 18, 19 Ltd, 21 Ltd, 22 Ltd, 25 Ltd, 50, 51, 64, 67, 69, 126, 134, 168, 50 Ltd.

By Train

Central Line - Byculla (East) Station, 2 mins walk
Western Line - Mahalaxmi Station, 10 mins by taxi via Jacob Circle
Harbour Line - Reay Road, 5 mins by taxi, 10 min walk

Parking

Pay-and-park facilities are available within the compound for 2 wheelers, cars and buses.

Visitors with Disabilities

The Museum is wheelchair friendly. The Museum and Plaza may be accessed by ramps, with hydraulic lift to access the first floor.

Free Public Tours

Free public tours are conducted every weekend by a member of the curatorial team. The tours encourage visitors of diverse backgrounds, age and interests to engage with the Museum collection, history, architecture and contemporary exhibitions. No prior registration required, enquire at the Ticket Counter for details or to sign-up.
Every Saturday and Sunday
11:30 am – English
12:30 pm – Hindi/Marathi

Private Tours

Groups may book themed tours on request. Particularly popular are tours that focus on the history, development and cultural heritage of Mumbai. Groups may also book interpretive tours of the Museum’s temporary special exhibitions. Our tours can be conducted for audiences of varied age and interests.

School Groups | College Groups | Private Groups

The Museum’s interpretive audio guide uses state of the art technology to bring to life the stories of the Museum - its history, architecture and collections.

Languages

The audio guide is available in English, Hindi and Marathi

Cost

Indian residents: Rs 30/-
International citizens: Rs 50/-
*Please note: A valid photo-identity card will be required as deposit.

The Museum Shop supports traditional craftsmen and NGOs and has a unique selection of gifts, many of which have been inspired by the Museum collection. On display are Museum inspired mugs, bags, postcards, puppets, diaries and magnets as well as traditional products like paper mache, bidri, shawls and bronze statues. A wide range of coffee table books, artist monologues and publications on Mumbai are also available.

Visitors have the opportunity to relax and take a break whilst exploring the galleries or enjoying a performance. Overlooking the open, green environment of the Plaza, the Museum Cafe offers a wide selection of specialty teas, coffees, snacks, cold beverages and Wi-Fi.

The Museum endeavours to make every visit a special and memorable one. We hope you will assist us by following the rules while on the premises.

• Please cooperate with Museum staff and security personnel to ensure your safety.

• Deposit large bags, backpacks and water bottles at the counter.

• Take care of your belongings and accompanying children.

• Note the Museum’s established photography guidelines, listed below.

• Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the Museum premises.

• If you need to attend to a phone call, please step out of the Museum galleries so as to not disturb other visitors.

• No outside food or beverages are allowed inside the Museum premises.

• No weapons or flammable items are allowed inside the Museum premises.

• Chewing gum, gutka or paan is not allowed inside the Museum premises.

• Museum visitors are permitted to take photographs only for personal and non-commercial use.

• Photographs taken on the premises cannot be published, sold, reproduced, transferred, distributed, or otherwise commercially exploited in any manner whatsoever.

• Visitors may take photographs in the Museum’s permanent display galleries and the Plaza without the use or aid of a flash, tripod or monopod.

• Video and the use of movie or film cameras is strictly prohibited.

• Please show consideration for the experience and privacy of other visitors when taking photographs.

• Do not take photographs of other visitors, staff, administrative offices, INTACH Conservation Lab, INTACH Documentation Centre, Special Exhibitions Gallery, Special Project Space and Education Centre without prior permission.

• Photography is not permitted in the Museum Shop for commercial reasons.

• Any enquiries relating to press, the use of images for publication and commercial filming and photography should be made to +91 22 23731234 / 65560394 or by email to enquiry@bdlmuseum.org.