Museum Address
Bombay Natural History Society
Hornbill House, Opp. Lion Gate,
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road - 400001
Hornbill House, Opp. Lion Gate,
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road - 400001
City
State
Maharashtra
Pin Code
400001
Email
info@bnhs.org
Phone Number
Museum website
www.bnhs.org
When was the museum established?
1883
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
Bombay Natural History Society possesses taxidermically preserved specimens of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. These are stored in trays, jars, and boxes in cupboards, and brought out for exhibition only for the purposes of research, observation, and demonstration to scholars, enthusiasts, and groups of lay students. For people to visit the premises, prior written intimation and permission is required.
Photography
No
Videography
No
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
No
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
No
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
No
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Who manages the museum?
Others
Email
r.khot@bnhs.org
Others:
Self-governing NGO
Person-in-charge of the museum
Curator
First Name
Rahul
Last Name
Khot
Mobile no.
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
18.9262648, 72.8333584
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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A variety of taxidermically preserved species of birds
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Display of different varieties of butterflies
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A taxidermically preserved Armadillo
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Bombay Natural History Society also preserves mammals, in addition to reptiles and insects.
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The Society houses a host of taxidermically preserved reptiles, especially lizards.
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Taxidermically preserved bird species
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Bombay Natural History Society houses an impressive collection of preserved insects.
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Getting there
Nearest Station: Churchgate Station