Prince of Wales Museum of Western India

Address	Mahatma Gandhi Road Fort, Bombay 400 023
Hours	10:15 am to 5:00 pm; Closed on Mondays, 26 January and 15 August

The Prince of Wales Museum of Western India was established to commemorate the Crown Prince's visit to Bombay in 1905. The museum includes collections of Tibetan art, Chinese porcelain, Mughal, and Rajput miniatures. The attempt of the museums art section was to develop its collection of Indian paintings so that it represents the many different styles and phases of Indian history. Due to this emphasize, the collections at the museum represent the evolution of painting in India ranging between the 11th and 12th century. In addition the museum also has some art work illustrating palm leaf manuscripts of the early 19th century Pahari paintings. The museum has a beautiful garden that is set in a crescent shaped piece of land, which makes this museum a classy elegant place to spend your afternoon at. The museum is a cultural and educational centre, where learning and viewing come together as one and create fun for the whole family.