Mumbai's Oldest Museum

Formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum

Mumbai's Oldest Museum

Formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum

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This exhibition is in association with Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai and is supported by Volte Art Projects.
Exhibition

THE WITNESS

By Nalini Malani
Jan 11, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020

Curated by Tasneem Zakaria Mehta and Johan Pijnappel
Engage with the Museum collection and contemporary exhibitions critically and creatively through interpretive gallery visits and workshops! For all age-groups.
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The sculpture depicts Goddess vanquishing the demon Mahishasura in the disguise of a buffalo. Mahishasura symbolises the deceit and evil in human nature whereas the goddess and her vahana (vehicle), lion, symbolise truth, justice, and valour, which triumphs in the end.
Object Of The Month
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Object of the Month

Mahishasurmardini, ivory, early 20th century, Honavar.
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Restoration and Revitalization

10/2021

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Mumbai's cityscape is incomplete without its coastline, skyscrapers, flyovers and green open spaces. Get your LEGO bricks and blocks and join us to build the Mumbai City Skyline with team Sunday Bricks.

Upcoming Events

Online Workshop | Mumbai Skyline - Brick by Brick

In collaboration with Sunday Bricks
OCT 30, 2021         11 am to 12 pm
The Museum is in the process of creating a dynamic new identity for itself as a cultural hub in Mumbai. We are excited to welcome a new building, which will be an iconic addition to the architectural and cultural heritage of the city.
Museum of the Future

Museum Expansion

The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai
City Museum seeks to serve the community as an Institution dedicated to excellence in cultural education through exhibitions and unique visual and intellectual media.

An Institution of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
Supported by the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation.
Restored by INTACH, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage

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