Dr Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum

Dr Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum Mumbai's oldest Museum. Opened in 1872 as the Victoria & Albert Museum. Winner of 2005 UNESCO Award.

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Veer Mata Jijabai Udyan
91/A Dr. Ambedkar Road, Byculla (E)
Mumbai 400 027

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, in collaboration with Chatterjee and Lal, presents Family Resemblances: Sir J.J. School and th...
21/08/2026

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, in collaboration with Chatterjee and Lal, presents Family Resemblances: Sir J.J. School and the Search for a Modern Indian Idiom.

Curated by Mortimer Chatterjee and Tasneem Zakaria Mehta, the exhibition examines the lives and work of three members of one family - Rustom Siodia, his daughter Cumi Dallas, and her husband Homi Dallas - each deeply connected to the Sir J.J. School of Art. The exhibition takes on a particular resonance at the Museum, which is the custodian of objects made by students and alumni of the school, including works by Rustom Siodia. The exhibition considers their careers together to reveal the Sir J.J. School as a site where divergent ideas about Indian modernity were brought to the fore.

Exhibition On View: 30th August to 20th October, 2026
Museum entry tickets applicable

Preview: Saturday, 29 August, 2026,
Preview Timings: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Preview registration link in bio!

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, in collaboration with Chatterjee and Lal, presents Family Resemblances: Sir J.J. School and th...
21/08/2026

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, in collaboration with Chatterjee and Lal, presents Family Resemblances: Sir J.J. School and the Search for a Modern Indian Idiom.

Curated by Mortimer Chatterjee and Tasneem Zakaria Mehta, the exhibition examines the lives and work of three members of one family - Rustom Siodia, his daughter Cumi Dallas, and her husband Homi Dallas - each deeply connected to the Sir J.J. School of Art. The exhibition takes on a particular resonance at the Museum, which is the custodian of objects made by students and alumni of the school, including works by Rustom Siodia. The exhibition considers their careers together to reveal the Sir J.J. School as a site where divergent ideas about Indian modernity were brought to the fore.

Exhibition On View: 30th August to 20th October, 2026
Museum entry tickets applicable

Preview: Saturday, 29 August, 2026,
Preview Timings: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Preview registration link in bio!

We’re Hiring!The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum invites applications for the docent programme. Docents are Museum ambassadors ...
11/05/2026

We’re Hiring!

The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum invites applications for the docent programme. Docents are Museum ambassadors who aid in our education and outreach activities, including museum walkthroughs, exhibition workshops, special events and more, bringing in new audiences.

Ideal candidates will fulfil the following requirements:
-A Postgraduate degree in art history, archaeology, art education, or allied fields
-Willing to work weekends.
-Able to fluently speak and communicate in at least two of the following languages: English, Marathi, and Hindi
-Interest in contemporary art, design, urban studies, Mumbai history and culture

This is a part-time, in-person, paid opportunity. Please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]

Only successful candidates will be called in for interviews, as we have a limited number of spots.

Visual Vernacular (VV) is a dynamic form of visual storytelling used in deaf culture. It involves expressive body moveme...
11/05/2026

Visual Vernacular (VV) is a dynamic form of visual storytelling used in deaf culture. It involves expressive body movements and facial expressions to convey complex narratives and emotions, emphasizing dramatic and artistic elements. Unlike traditional sign language, which focuses on factual communication, VV creates vivid, engaging, and multi-dimensional stories.

The performer Soham Gaikwad will be using textile labels from MAP’s collection and perform visual storytelling using the elements present in the label. The performance will be followed by a walkthrough of the exhibition interpreted in Indian Sign Language.

The session is inspired by the ongoing exhibition, ‘Ticket, Tika, Chaap: The Art of the Trademark in Indo-British Textile Trade’. It is presented by the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum in collaboration with the Museum of Art and Photography, Bengaluru and Impart.

May 17, 2026
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Free and Open to all
Museum entry tickets applicable.
Registration link in bio!

Grab a ticket to come make one of your own! Try your hand at making your own ‘tikats’ by experimenting with colours, tex...
11/05/2026

Grab a ticket to come make one of your own!

Try your hand at making your own ‘tikats’ by experimenting with colours, textures, words and typefaces. The workshop will introduce the unique elements and formats of these attractive and informative ‘labels’ that circulated in the global textile marketplace as early forms of advertisement.

The session is inspired by the ongoing exhibition, ‘Ticket, Tika, Chaap: The Art of the Trademark in Indo-British Textile Trade’. It is presented by the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum in collaboration with the Museum of Art and Photography, Bengaluru and Impart.

Tanya George is an independent designer and researcher with a typographic practice that spans developing typefaces and identities and artworks across various Indian scripts. She graduated from JJ institute of Applied Art, and holds a Masters degree in Typeface Design from the University of Reading. She loves leading TypeWalks and all her puns are intended.

Saturday, 16th May
11 am to 1 pm
Age: 12 and above
Charges: Rs 150 per person, Museum entry ticket applicable
Registration link in bio!

It’s game time at Ticket Tika Chaap! Discover the art of Indo-British textile trademarks and transport yourself to the b...
11/05/2026

It’s game time at Ticket Tika Chaap! Discover the art of Indo-British textile trademarks and transport yourself to the bazaars of the 19th and 20th century through our riddles three. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Let the hunt begin!

May 16 -17, 2026
10:30 am to 11:30 am (Slot 1)
4 pm to 5 pm (Slot 2)
Free and Open to all
No prior registration required

Mark your calendars! We’re planning a weekend filled with fun activities as we celebrate the wonderful tickets, labels a...
06/05/2026

Mark your calendars! We’re planning a weekend filled with fun activities as we celebrate the wonderful tickets, labels and stories from our ongoing exhibition ‘Ticket, Tika, Chaap’. Join us for exhibition walkthroughs, tikat hunts, workshops and more!

Stay tuned for more information.

16th & 17th May, 2026

We look forward to seeing you at the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum on the weekend.

Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum in collaboration with EkiBeki invites you to Kalaangan 2026! Join us at the Museum Plaza for a s...
05/05/2026

Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum in collaboration with EkiBeki invites you to Kalaangan 2026!

Join us at the Museum Plaza for a summer festival showcasing India’s crafts. Featuring over 40 traditional and contemporary styles of craftsmanship and design from across the country, Kalaangan blends diverse handcrafted textiles, accessories, jewellery, home decor and more, with immersive folk art performances and hands-on workshops conducted by artisans.

Save the dates!
🗓️ Friday 22nd May - Sunday, 24th May 2026
📍Museum Plaza, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Timings: 10 am - 7 pm (last entry at 6:30 pm)

Open to all, Museum entry tickets applicable.
Parking is subject to availability.

Address

Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan, (Rani Baug) 91/A, Drive Ambedkar Road, Byculla E
Mumbai
400027

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+912223741234

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