Visit Us
Plan Your Visit
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) welcomes visitors throughout the week with convenient hours. Explore our galleries, stroll through the museum lawns, or simply enjoy the landmark building itself.
Planning your visit starts with knowing where to go! You’ll find us in the heart of Mumbai, easy to reach by road, rail, and metro. Check our operating hours below, view the address and map for directions, and get a glimpse of the museum with the photo provided.
Monday to Sunday 10:15 am to 6:00 pm.
The Museum ticket-counter will close at 5:45 pm
159-161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400023, Maharashtra, India
Visiting Hours and Rules
Visiting Hours and Admission
Timings
Rules of the Museum
Floor Plan of the Exhibition
QR Code Enabled Content
Throughout the Networks of the Past gallery, you will find QR codes placed at key points. Scan them to access in-depth content on specific themes and ideas explored in the exhibition. These digital extensions offer additional context and background, enriching your understanding as you move through the gallery.

Audio Guide
Collect your audio guide at the museum ticket counter
The guide features 28 stops of rich commentary, designed to enhance your experience.
- Cost: Purchase at the Ticket Desk / Kiosk upon entry or via the online booking < https://booking.csmvs.in/ >.
- Access: Collect your device at the Audio Guide counter near the entrance of the museum building.
- Listen: Look for the 🎧 symbol and three-digit numbers next to the objects. Enter the number on your device to begin.
Total running time is approximately 1 hour for the entire exhibition. Please return devices before exiting.

Tour Types
Docent Walkthroughs
Visitors can enjoy guided walkthroughs of Networks of the Past: A Study Gallery of India and the Ancient World every day between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm. Our trained docents lead tours in English, Hindi, and Marathi, helping you explore key objects, themes, and stories across the gallery. Walkthroughs begin at regular intervals and are included with museum entry. For further enquiries please write to us at programmes@csmvs.in.

