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| Place | Mumbai |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2019 |
| Museum Type | Military Heritage & Underground Bunker |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Raj Bhavan, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400035 |
| Visiting Time | 06:15 AM to 08:00 AM (Sunrise Tour) Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays. |
| Entry Fee | ₹150 (Must be booked online via the official portal) Children under 12 are often restricted from some tour segments. |
Discovered in 2016 by Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao and inaugurated in 2019, this 15,000 sq. ft. underground bunker was built by the British before WWI to defend Mumbai Castle from naval attacks. It remained sealed and forgotten for over 60 years behind a temporary wall.
The 150-meter-long subterranean passage leads to 13 themed rooms, which have been restored to showcase naval history and the life of Indian revolutionaries through dioramas and VR technology.
Kranti Gatha: A dedicated gallery titled "Kranti Gatha" honors the unsung heroes of India’s freedom struggle. It also features two 22-tonne twin cannons discovered buried nearby and a 3D holographic projection of the history of the Maratha forts.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The bunker has original labels like Shell Store, Gun Shell, and Cartridge Store. It is built with an advanced (for its time) drainage system and air inlets, which were preserved during the 2019 restoration. |
| Artifacts | Twin 4.7m long cannons; Vintage weaponry; Soldier dioramas; Interactive 3D maps of Maharashtra's coast; British-era naval logs; Models of freedom fighters like Vasudev Balwant Phadke. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes (Requires high-l |
| Contact Details | +91 22 2367 0098 / +91 22 2363 4950 |
| Email ID | rajbhavanvisit@gmail.com |