| The
Prince of Wales Museum
The Prince of Wales Museum
can be widely described as a British interpretation
of Mughal architecture, the so-called Indo - saracenic
style. The structure forms a long rectangle of three
storeys, raised in the center to accommodate the
entrance porch. Above the central arched entrance
rises a vast dome, tiled in white and blue flecks,
supported on a lotus-petal base. Around the dome
is an array of pinnacles, each topped by a minute
dome. Indian motifs such as brackets and protruding
roof space are combined with so-called Islamic arches
and tiny domes. The whole museum complex is located
in a garden of palm trees and formal flowers beds.
Location
: Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mumbai |
The
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
There are few museums in
India that are as motivated as the Kelkar Museum.
It contains the collections of dedicated lover
of Indian art, the late Dinkar Kelkar. He has
spent almost 60 untiring years traveling and purchasing
objects form the outmost villages and towns of
India. Kelkar's passion and sense of humour are
reflected in every item of the collection, and
his involvement to the study and preservation
of art has already become a legend.
Location
: Natu Baug, Off. Bajirao Road,
Shukrawar Peth |
Heras
institute of Indian History & Culture
Founded in 1926 as the Indian
Historical Research Institute by Fr. Henry Heras
S. J., the Heras Institute strives to fulfil the
following function: To promote Historical and
Cultural Research in India aimed at strengthening
an Indian identity especially among the marginalised
sections of Indian society.
• In development study and research in the
fields of Indian History and Archaeology, Indian
Art and Literature, Indian Religions and Indian
Cultures
• In training scholars and professors in
the skills of Research Methodology and the renovation
of history
• In providing assistance and facilities
needed for such Historical Research and Investigation.
Location
: St. Xavier's College, Mumbai |
Jehangir
Nicholson Museum of Modern Art
In the year 1976, this private
museum established and it displays a superb collection
of contemporary Indian art. Almost all the well
identified artists have their works exhibited.
Also on sight is a collection of photographs.
Location
: National Centre for the Performing
Arts, Nariman Point |
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