Mumbai's Oldest Museum

Formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum

Mumbai's Oldest Museum

Formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum

The Museum
Collection

Permanent Exhibit

Classic Miniature Costumes

Inspired from ceremonial and everyday attires of the
Maharajas of India from 1850-1950s.

By Geeta Khandelwal

Oct 02, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Kalanand 2019

An exhibition of Emerging Artists of India

In collaboration with Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation

Oct 10, 2019 - Dec 10, 2019

We Wear Culture

Virtual Exhibition

In collaboration with Google Arts & Culture

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Modern and Contemporary Indian Art and Curatorial Studies

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The exhibition displays miniature garments inspired from ceremonial and everyday attires of the Maharajas of India from 1850-1950s.
Exhibition

Classic Miniature Costumes

By Geeta Khandelwal
Oct 02, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
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The qalamdan is unique for its European painting technique and content but similar in form to the qalamdans from Kashmir. The painted surface is inspired by biblical imagery resembling the scene of the nativity or the birth of Christ and was presumably done for a European client. The object is fine example of the European influences on the design and production of decorative art objects in India.
Object Of The Month
Collection

Object Of The Month

Qalamdan (pen case), papier mache and pigments, late 19th-early 20th century, Kashmir.
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Restoration and Revitalization

12/2019

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Explore the Museum from anywhere! Take a tour, discover the collection and its stories, curate a personal selection of your favourite objects and share this with others.
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Deeply disturbed by a spate of honour killings, a Pondicherry based theatre group set out to introspect the implications of caste, class & gender in society. They adapt Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' for their own production and critically reflect on contemporary Indian society. 'Janani's Juliet' is India's official entry to the Oscars this year.

Upcoming Events

Movies at the Museum | Janani's Juliet by Pankaj Rishi Kumar

Dec 19, 2019      6:00 pm - 8:00 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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Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan (Rani Baug),
91/A, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road,
Byculla East Mumbai 400027 India

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Closed Wednesday.

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