Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Museum
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, located in the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan & Zoo (Byculla Zoo) in Mumbai, is the city's oldest museum. Originally established in 1855 as the Victoria and Albert Museum, it was renamed in 1975 to honor Dr. Bhau Daji Lad, a prominent physician, historian, and philanthropist.
The museum showcases Mumbai's cultural heritage and history through a diverse collection of fine and decorative arts, including miniature clay models, dioramas, maps, lithographs, photographs, and rare books.
The museum underwent a comprehensive restoration from 2003 to 2008, winning UNESCO's 2005 Award of Excellence in Cultural Conservation. The restored museum features Victorian interiors, Palladian architecture, and a Renaissance Revival style, making it a unique and historically significant structure.
The museum reopened in 2025 after another round of renovations, further enhancing its facilities and exhibition spaces.
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Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum is located in Mumbai City, Maharashtra.
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