Atlas Obscura
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum in Mumbai, India
Within the premises of Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan in Mumbai’s Byculla area stands an extremely stately turquoise building, reminiscent of old British mansions. It houses Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, the oldest museum in the city. Established in 1857, it was formerly known as the Victoria and Albert Museum. The idea of setting up a museum in Mumbai (then Bombay) came up during the preparations…
Former name of the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum.