It is a mid-Victorian Gothic style building made of stone, surrounded by a beautiful garden. It is named after the Prince of Wales who came to India and laid the foundation for it in 1905. This grand structure houses a priceless collection of art, sculpture, china , a fine collection of miniature paintings and much more. Carefully preserved, the museum is a pleasure to visit, the gardens surrounding the building adding to its charm. Jehangir Art Gallery Adjacent and within the compound of the Prince of Wales museum is Mumbai's premier art gallery. A venue for contemporary arts and crafts from around the world. Prince of Wales Museum

The Gateway of India by the water's edge at Apollo Bunder is the most famous colonial monument , and Mumbai's most famous landmark. Designed by George Wittet, it is one of the last imperial monuments built by the British in Mumbai. The first stone was laid by the then Governor of Mumbai, Lord Sydenham on 31st March, 1913. It is a solid structure consisting of eight open door ways, above which is a perforated design. It was completed in 1924 and was conceived as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar on the 2nd December, 1911.Initially used as a disembarkation point for passengers alighting from steamers, ironically twenty-four years later it became an exit point for the British troop who had to leave India when it got its independence in 1947. There are launches and cruisers anchored in front of the Gateway, that take people to the Elephanta Caves, or for short rides

The island of Elephanta is about 10 km North-East of Apollo Bunder and is Mumbai's major tourist attraction due to its four rock-cut temples. They are thought to have been cut out between 450 and 750 A.D., and at that time the island was known as Gharapuri, the Fortress City. When the Portuguese arrived they renamed it Elephanta after the large stone elephant near the landing place. This figure collapsed in 1814 and the remaining pieces were removed to the Victoria Gardens in Mumbai in 1864 and reassembled in 1912. There is one main cave with a number of large sculpted panels, all relating to Shiva, and a separate lingam shrine. The most famous of the panels includes one of Maheshmurti (Trimurti), or the three headed Shiva. Launches depart from Apollo Bunder by the Gateway of India. A new alternative to the launches is the catamaran which leaves daily from Apollo Bunder in the morning and returns in the afternoon. The voyage takes about 45 minutes.

Erected in 1869, in honour of Sir Bartle Frere, (governor of Mumbai1862-67)) to whose progressive policy Mumbai owes many of her great public buildings, and growth it is situated in the heart of the city, Decorated at its four corners with mythological figures, the Fountain is a structure in dull stone with a figure of 'Flora' the Roman Goddess of flowers, at the top. Today the Hutatma Chowk area is one of the busiest places in the city, with many banks, shops and offices surrounding it.

The city's pride and joy, and it's most spectacular verandah. Built on land reclaimed in 1920 and running parallel to the shoreline of backbay, from Nariman Point it sweeps past Chowpatty right up to Malabar Hill. Also known as "Queen's Necklace" it is a crowded thoroughfare .by early morning joggers who pound the promenade during the day, and an equally crowded promenade in the evening. by lovers canoodling at Marine Drive. Except during the monsoons you can board a hovercraft. from here. There is also the Chowpatty Beach which is at the one end of Marine Drive and is very famous for its snack food stalls on the beach. Best viewed from Hanging Gardens.

The University Buildings stand between the High Court and the Old Secretariat Designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, in French Gothic style in 1857. The funds for making this was donated by a Parsi philantropist Sir Cowasji Jehangir .The convocation Hall, named after him resembles a church. The Library Building comprises of two floors. Above the porch of the building rises the 280 feet high Rajabai Clock Tower. The Library and clock tower were commissioned in 1880, the bells and clock following two years later.

Designed by FW Stevens and built in a style that combines Gothic and Indian influences. This is the city's most prominent building and considered architecturally one of the finest station in the world. Built in 1878, the Italian Gothic building has a frontage of over 1500 feet. The administrative offices form three sides of a rectangle enclosing an ornamental garden, the entrance gate guarded by a massive stone lion and tiger. The most prominent feature of this building is the high 160 feet dome crowning the center. On top of the giant dome is a figure of a woman with a torch held aloft to symbolize progress. The tower clock visible from outside has a diameter of 9' with a 3' & 10" minute hand and a 2'3" hour hand run mechanically. Still ticking 120 years later it is only one of its kind in the country. Marble columns support the entrance facade. The main entrance has four great doorways which open to the booking offices. The internal arrangements were designed to afford a maximum of convenience. Amidst the cacophony of rushing commuters and hooting trains about one thousand trains and nearly two million commuters pass through the Terminus of this country's largest railway station. The local electric trains that ferry in and out of the city leave every three to four minutes. On the other side of the building, the trains pulled by heavy diesel or steam locomotives depart to different cities and towns. Trains from the central, southern and eastern region arrive here

Named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, it is on. Annie Besant Road, Worli. Inaugurated by the late Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi, daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, on 12th December 1979.it was specially designed for children with a view to educate them on science and astronomy. Set amidst serene and beautiful landscape, the special attractions here include a computer laboratory, mobile science exhibition units, evolution and heritage hall, auditorium, inflatable dome planetarium, science library and a children's science park. The imposing Nehru Planetarium building has already become a landmark. It has three floors with a total area of 5000 sq. meters and is centrally air-conditioned. The library contains a collection of books on astronomy, astrophysics and space sciences.. It has a circular sky theatre with a seating capacity of about 600. In the middle of the sky theatre is a giant planetarium projector. It is a versatile instrument that faithfully reproduces the night sky as seen at any place of the earth at any time past, present and future.

Situated on top of the Malabar Hill, these gardens were laid out in 1881. Also known as Sir Pherozashah Mehta Gardens, but more popularly known as Hanging Gardens. because of its location on the slope of a hill. Built on reservoirs that supply water to Mumbai the way up to the gardens from Marine Drive is by Walkeshwar Road and Ridge Road. . The gardens are popular with local residents for their early morning or late evening walk.

Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse is probably as close as you can get to rubbing shoulders with high society fillies and cocktail party stallions. During the racing season between November and February, few events are as well attended as the Mumbai Derby, an annual affair with all the traditional English trimmings: hats, gloves, cucumber sandwiches, scones. And of course magnificent thoroughbreds, belonging mostly to Indian booze barons and local industrialists.

This 200 year old temple at Prabhadevi is one of the most popular Ganesha temple in the city. Every Tuesday devotees throng this temple in the firm belief that their wishes will be fulfilled. The idol is made of black stone with a height of two and a half feet and width of two feet. The head is adorned with a gold crown. On either side of the idol are the carved images of Riddhi & Siddhi, the goddesses of wealth and prosperity.The temple was recently renovated in 1994, to accommodate the huge crowds that throng the temple everyday and especially during Ganesh Chaturthi festival. There are television sets installed outside for those who do not have time to wait in the long serpentine queues that lead to the temple inside.

Haji Ali built to honour a Muslim saint, stands almost 500 yards out at sea. It is approachable only during low tide by a narrow rock causeway built above sea level.