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Activities In India 
Museums In India
Museums In Mumbai
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Bombay Natural History Society |
This private institution was established in 1883. A unique centre,
publications like the journal of Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS),
regular newsletter and books on Indian animals, birds and nature. The
exhibits include replicas and specimens of vertebrates and insects, mammals,
birds reptiles, amphibians and fishes, all from the Indian subcontinent.
However, the BNHS is not open to public and interested visitors should seek
prior permission for admission.
Address : Bombay Natural History Society
Hornbill House, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road
Mumbai.
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| Prince Of Wales Museum Of
Western India |
The Prince of Wales Museum was designed and built to represented to
represented the ancient and medieval architectural styles of western
India.The basalt stone structure with its large central dome inspired by the
Bijapur domes and beautiful gardens are set in a crescent shaped piece of
land. The art section at the musuem has a collection of Indian paintings
representing its different styles and phases. The collection presents the
evolution of painting in India, ranging from the 11th and 12th century
illustrated palm leaf manuscripts to early 19th century Pahari paintings
Exquisite examples of all the main schols of miniature painting are on view
; Rajput, Mughal, Phari, and Deccani. It is obvious that the fine excellence
of the Mughal and Rajasthani schools, from 16th to 19th century, only
emerged out of past influences, indigenous Indian as well as Persian,
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Toy cart, Indus Valley
Civilization
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Ravat Gokuldas Resting After Hunt |
Railing Pillar |
Address :
Princes of Wales Museum of Western India
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Fort Mumbai |
Museums In India |
