Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum is the oldest museum in Mumbai. Situated in the vicinity of Byculla Zoo, Byculla East, it was originally established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts,[1] and was later renamed in honour of Dr. Bhau Daji Lad.
Ramachandra Vitthal Lad (1824–1874), commonly known as Bhau
Daji Lad was an Indian physician, Sanskrit scholar, and an antiquarian. Wikipedia
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ReplyDeleteI love when the buildings themselves are an exhibit! YAM xx
...and a gorgeous one at that!
ReplyDeleteThe Bishop Museum in Honolulu is a similar design from the same era. One hears wonderful things about Mumbai these days. Best wishes to you! 🙏🏽
ReplyDeleteA beautiful interior.
ReplyDeleteLooks very nice and Victoriana with all that cast iron.
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ReplyDeleteBonito edificio
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful interior design
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ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing ceiling.
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