Coin Museum

Coin Museum is in Nasik, Maharashtra. The museum has a fine collection of research and well-documented history of Indian currencies. Coin Museum was established in 1980 under the Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies. This museum is the only museum of its kind in Asia. The environment of the museum is so cool, as it is located in the backdrop of the enthralling Ajneri Hill of Nashik.

The museum was established to impart a general idea about Indian coins to the common people. Coin museum gives a vast idea of the Indian coinage from the earliest period to the modern times with the help of coins, moulds, dyes, replicas, photographs, and brief write-ups.

Apart from casting and machine striking, the museum also exhibits dioramas of depicting coin minting and coin manufacturing techniques. Numismatic material and some bronze, terracotta's, copper-hoard objects, paintings and some other historical artifacts are also displayed.

Visiting Hours: 9.30 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.30 pm
Closed on:Sundays and Holidays
Entry: Free

Jehangir Art Gallery

Jehangir Art Gallery is located at Kala Ghoda locality of Mumbai, Maharashtra. Constructed in 1952, this art gallery is the most prestigious and modern venue for Indian artistes in the city. There are four exhibition halls to exhibit the work of art here.

There is huge rush of artistes in this gallery to show one's works. Many of the artistes have to wait a couple of years to exhibit their works in this gallery. The gallery has a huge media attention and coverage.

Donated by Cawasji Jehangir, Jehangir Art Galleryis it is managed by the Bombay Art Society. The building of the gallery is an enormous beautiful mansion. Jehangir Art Gallery is one of the Mumbai's well-known art galleries.

Visiting Hours: 11.00 am to 7.00 pm
Open: On all Days
Entry: Free

Mani Bhavan Mahatma Gandhi Museum
Mani Bhavan Mahatma Gandhi Museum is located on Laburnam Road, Mumbai in Maharashtra. Its location is near the August Kranti Maidan, where 'Quit India' movement was launched in 1942. Gandhian literature, photographic exhibits, framed letters and 3-D tableaux of key events in Gandhi's life are displayed here.

The home of the diamond merchant and the Indian National Congress supporter Revashankar Jhaveri has been turned into a museum. It is the house where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his frequent visits to Mumbai between 1917 and 1934.

Gandhi's room and belongings including his books, his trademark 'Charkha' (spinning wheel) and 'Charpoy' (rope bed) are displayed here. It is place, where Gandhi first learned how to use the spinning wheel. There is also a library of Gandhian literature and books read by Gandhi, which includes lots of Tolstoy and Shakespeare and a well-thumbed copy of 'Les Miserables'.

Visiting Hours: 9.30 am - 6.00 pm
Closed on: National holidays
Photography: Allowed

National Maritime Museum

National Maritime Museum is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The museum preserves the historical treasures of India obtained from other countries and models of ships built in Mumbai. The Indian Navy set up the museum for this purpose.

Mumbai port is one of the busiest ports of India, handling approximately 40% of India's maritime trade. British developed this natural harbour port. Mumbai is well connected by air, rail and road with any part of India.

Prince of Wales Museum

Prince of Wales Museum is in Mumbai. The museum was named after Prince George (later George V) who visited India in 1905 and laid the foundation stone of the building. But it was opened in 1923 by Lady Lloyd, the wife of Sir George Lloyd, then governor.

Prince of Wales Museum has been designed in the Indo-Saracenic style with yellow and blue stones. It has been planned so simple that there is a central hall from which the staircase leads to the two upper floors with galleries branching out on the right and left.

Different sections like natural history section, Indian miniature painting, decorative art and Tibetan and Nepali art, European painting, armoury and textile galleries are splitting off left and right in the two floors. Superb works from 19th century Pahari School of Painting, Mughal paintings, Nepalese & Tibetan Art, Deccan School of Paintings are worth to be mentioned. This museum is a treasure trove of various arts. There are lots of things to be seen.

Mumbai is well connected by air, rail and road.

Visiting Hours: 10.15 am to 6.00 pm
Closed On: Mondays