Jaya He GVK New Museum
| Place | Mumbai |
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| State | Maharashtra |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2009 |
| Museum Type | Art and Heritage (Public Art Program) |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | BIBA, Terminal 2, Navpada, Sahar Village, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099 |
| Visiting Time | Open 24 hours (Subject to flight schedules and passenger access) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Located within Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, this is India’s largest public art initiative, spanning over 3.2 kilometers. Curated by Rajeev Sethi, it integrates thousands of traditional and contemporary artworks into the terminal's architecture. It was designed to provide travelers with an immersive encounter with India’s diverse cultural soul.
General Collections
The collection comprises over 7,000 artifacts and artworks sourced from across India, including ritual objects, architectural fragments, textiles, paintings, and sculptures. These are organized into six thematic sections: India Greets, India Global, India Elemental, India Silent Sentinels, India Moves, and India Seamless.
Unique Historical Collections
Features a 100-foot tall "Art Wall" and a vast assembly of authentic architectural features, including antique wooden doorways, carved facades from traditional Indian mansions (havelis), and heritage bullock carts and boats. T (6). Government / Non-Government: Private (Managed by Mumbai International Airport Limited - MIAL / Adani Group; originally a GVK initiative)
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | Access to the museum is restricted to passengers with a valid boarding pass as it is located within the secure transit areas of Terminal 2. The museum offers "Jaya He Safari," which are guided tours ranging from 15 to 30 minutes for departing passengers. |
| Artifacts | Intricately carved wooden Dwaras (gateways); Terracotta horses from Tamil Nadu; 19th-century temple chariots; Animatronic installations; Textile installations by designers Manish Arora and Ritu Kumar. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 22 66851010 +91 22 66850074 |
| Email ID | jayahe@csia.gvk.com |