Question 1

Who built Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya?

Accepted Answer

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya was built by a British architect named George Wittet. The museum was built in an Indo-Saracenic style in the 20th century. It has a wide range of ancient collections on display from all over the world. It is considered to be one of the most important places of tourist interest in the city of Mumbai. This is the reason of its intricate blend of architecture.

Question 2

How many galleries are there in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya?

Accepted Answer

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya has nearly about 50000 different varieties of artefacts on display. These artefacts are divided into a number of galleries primarily segregated into Art, Architecture, Natural History, History, and Indian Culture. However, with the passage of time, 23 new galleries have also found their way. Some of the new-fangled galleries are  -Sculpture gallery -Pre and Proto History gallery -Natural History Section -Indian Miniature Painting gallery
-Krishna gallery
-Himalayan Art gallery
-Decorative Metalware gallery
-House of Laxmi- Coin gallery
-Karl and Meherbai Khandalavala gallery -Chinese and Japanese Art gallery
-Sir Ratan Tata and Sir Dorab Tata gallery of European Paintings
-Arms and Armour Gallery
-Jehangir Nicholson gallery
-Premchand Roychand gallery
-Key gallery -First Floor Circle gallery -Second Floor Circle gallery
-European Decorative Art gallery
-Bombay School gallery
-Jahangir Sabawala gallery
-Textile Gallery
-Prints Gallery
-Curators gallery and Conservation Centre

Question 3

When was the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya built?

Accepted Answer

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya was built in the year 1922. Lady Lloyd, the wife of George Lloyd inaugurated the building.

Question 4

How do you get to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya?

Accepted Answer

The museum is at a walkable distance from both the local bus station and railway station. The nearest railway stations are Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station and Churchgate railway station. You can take public transport and reach the museum without any inconvenience.

Question 5

Is it allowed to take photographs inside the museum?

Accepted Answer

Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the museum campus. It is a punishable offence. So, it is highly recommended to keep this thing in your mind when visiting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.

Question 6

Is there any locker facility inside the museum?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a locker facility inside the museum. You can keep your belongings in the locker and traverse around the museum. Once you are done with the tour, you can take back your belongings. This facility is very beneficial for tourists coming from far off places. You can easily spend time in the number of galleries without carrying any heavy baggage with you.