What to do and see in Maharashtra, India: The Best History Museums

April 13, 2022 Renato Branum

Maharashtra (/mɑːhəˈrɑːʃtrə/; Marathi: [məharaːʂʈrə] ( listen), abbr. MH) is a state in the western region of India and is India's second-most populous state and third-largest state by area. Spread over 307,713 km (118,809 sq mi), it is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Indian states of Karnataka, Telangana, Goa, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It is also the world's second-most populous subnational entity. It has over 112 million inhabitants and its capital, Mumbai, has a population of approximately 18 million. Nagpur is Maharashtra's second capital as well as its winter capitalp
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1. CSMT Heritage Museum

DN Road Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Mumbai 400001 India
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

CSMT Heritage Museum

2. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

19 Laburnum Road Gamdevi, Mumbai 400007 India +91 22 2380 5864 [email protected] http://www.gandhi-manibhavan.org/
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4.5 based on 1,777 reviews

Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

Mahatma Gandhi once lived in this simple, two-story building, which is now a museum, library and research center depicting Gandhi's life and struggles for Indian freedom through peaceful means.

Reviewed By Aigoual

Mani Bhavan was where Gandhi lived from 1917 to 1934, and it was the focal point of his political activities. It is now the most fascinating museum, containing many of his books and papers, and in which his very simple bedroom with spinning wheel, has been preserved just as he left it. One can stand on the very spot on his balcony where he addressed the crowds. Not to be mossed if you are visiting Mumbai

3. Archaeological Survey of India Museum

Elephanta Island, Mumbai India
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Archaeological Survey of India Museum

Reviewed By peterpiperpickedapec - London, United Kingdom

I can’t quite understand why this museum only has 4 reviews. A fabulous building set in beautiful grounds the museum houses a very interesting collection. Not to great to overwhelm but more than enough to interest. It’s well laid out with good signage. Originally build to commemorate the visit of the Price of Wales, later George V, in 1905. A rather splendid statue of him stands serenely in front of the building that one bore his title. Latterly it’s been renamed, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya museum. I guess this is part of a history cleansing exercise. Rather ironic for a museum.

4. Bombay Natural History Society

Hornbill House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai India +91 22 2282 1811 http://bnhs.org
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Bombay Natural History Society

Reviewed By AshishG1647

The BNHS leads the effort in the study of natural history and it's conservation. They conduct study tours and field trips for amateurs as well. They have a gift shop which stocks a variety of gift products such as post cards, mugs, T shirts and more. The library is paradise for nature lovers and a hive for seeking knowledge

5. Aai Museum

Orchid Hotel , Nehru Road, Vile Parle East, Adjacent to Domestic Airport, Mumbai 400099 India http://www.orchidhotel.com/facilities.html
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Aai Museum

6. South Central Zone Cultural Centre

Civil Lines, Nagpur 440001 India http://www.sczcc.gov.in/
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South Central Zone Cultural Centre

7. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

159 - 161 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mumbai 400032 India +91 22 2284 4484 [email protected] http://www.csmvs.in
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

Reviewed By kanakkaryjayan - Kottayam, India

Even if you are not interested in history, you will be trapped here once entered. Well arranged museum displays a lot of ancient history items, stuffed animals, birds etc will steal your mind. The building itself is a wonderful creation. One day required to cover every parts in detail. A twenty minute video 'Mumbai experience' in Marathi and English can be watched by paying additional fee (Now Rs.50/head) at the entrance itself. For camera another Rs.50 to be paid. You have to keep your luggage except ladies hand bag in the entrance counter. A food stall available immediately inside the gate. Rates are moderate. Wash room available near the entrance and inside the museum building also. Drinking water facility also provided.

8. Red Carpet Wax Museum

LBS Marg 1st Floor South Wing, R City Mall, Mumbai 400086 India +91 77981 75556 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/pg/RedCarpetWaxMuseum/reviews/?ref=page_internal
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Red Carpet Wax Museum

Indias first International and Interactive Wax Museum In Rcity Mall Ghatkoper. The museum is made in a way that gives a feeling of true Red Carpet Event. Also tickets of Snow Kingdom And Click Art 3D museum are Available which is there in the same place

9. Rbi Coin Museum Mumbai

Reserve Bank Of India Sir Phirozshah Mehta Rd, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai 400001 India +91 70555 95510 http://RBI.org.in
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Rbi Coin Museum Mumbai

Reviewed By Dinesh_cbe - Coimbatore, India

This RBI monetary museum displayed evolution of Indian currencies notes and coins in an exemplary way. Good place to learn about currencies, finance and economy as they are in detailed. Need to improve the old look and should promote in a great way - certainly helps our school kids to know about economy.

10. Tilak Ali Museum

Ratnagiri Town, Ratnagiri India
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Tilak Ali Museum

Reviewed By Footprints727663

I went to Tilak Ali Museum. Maintained by the State Archaeological Department, the Museum is the old ancestral home of the illustrious Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. It has lots of pictures of the freedom fighter. It is great place to go.

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