I wanted to get this post out before the weekend starts. Our house guests and my family went to Formerly Prince of Wales Museum, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum also known as CSMVS in January. I challenge you, non-Indians, to be able to pronounce the proper name for the very first time correctly and without choking!!
We all had a great time at Prince of Wales Museum (CSMVS/Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum) and I was very very impressed. It’s a wonderful place to take your kids in Mumbai even little ones and it’s very kid friendly. Prince of Wales Museum (CSMVS/Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum) is located in Kala Ghoda, the area known for arts. It’s a great place to take your out-of-town guests as well.
The building of Prince of Wales Museum (CSMVS/Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum) was designed by a Scottish architect, George Wittet, who is known for Indo-Saracenic style. He also designed the Gateway of India, which is another cool place to visit for Mumbai visitors.
If you would like to learn more about Prince of Wales Museum (CSMVS/Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum), please visit the museum’s About page as well as History page.
I cannot wait to go back to Kala Ghoda again. There are many stores and restaurants that I would like try in the area. On the day we visited, we went to The Table. I believe that it’s one of the best restaurants in town.
As you can see, photography is allowed in Formerly Prince of Wales Museum/CSMVS. It is required to buy a permit at the reception. They cost very little. I bought two permits to take photos. One for my big camera and one for my iPod (I do NOT have an iPhone, so I use my iPod to Instagram.) I loved the museum’s photo permit bands in neon colors!!
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Formerly Prince of Wales Museum
159-161 Mahatma Gandhi Road
Fort, Mumbai – 400023
Maharashtra, India.
PHONE: +91.022.22844484 | 22844519
FAX: +91.022.22045430
EMAIL: csmvsmumbai@gmail.com
Check the website for their events on site.
That top picture of the sunbeam coming through the domed roof is stunning.
Yay! Thank you for your compliment!
I can’t even read it 😛 I like how british left good architecture in India 🙂
It took me days to be able to say it. ^_^ I agree. That’s what I love about South Mumbai.
You are hero I might say 😛 I even doubt if I read some vowels correct and its me who has Indian English accent 😛
Nice! How did you get Indian English accent?
Through communication)
:O) That’s great! You must have good ear!
Awesome and good ability of imitation ))
Hey can u tell me photo pass cost in INDIAN RUPEES?
I am afraid I do not remember. I apologize. It was very inexpensive. I would like to avoid stating unless I am sure in order to avoid giving out wrong information. The prices could be subject for change as well. Here’s Prince of Wales/CSMVS website. http://csmvs.in/ Thank you for your visit!