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Bombay Natural History Society
This private institution was established in 1883. A unique centre, its activities are manifold and involve publications like the Journal of Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), regular newsletters 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.
Bombay Natural History Society
Hornbill House, Shahid Bhagat
Singh Road
Mumbai Tel: 257277
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Prince Of Wales Museum Of Western India
The Prince of Wales Museum was designed and built to represent 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 museum 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 schools of miniature painting are on view; Rajpur, Mughal, Pahari, 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, Turkish and central Asian.
Prince of Wales Museum of Western India
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Fort, Mumbai
Tel: 2844484 Fax: 2045430
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