What are the opening hours for RBI Monetary Museum?

Contact RBI Monetary Museum directly for current opening hours and admission information.

How do I get to RBI Monetary Museum?

RBI Monetary Museum is located at RBI Monetary Museum, Sir Pherozeshah Mehta Road, Bora Bazaar, Fort, A Ward, Zone 1, Mumbai, Mumbai City, Maharashtra, 400001, India. It's right on the ground floor of the Amar Building, easy to pop into while you're exploring the Fort district. A quiet and surprisingly engaging spot to escape the Mumbai heat for an hour or two.

RBI Monetary Museum

Name: RBI Monetary Museum
Address: Amar Building, Ground Floor, Sir Phirozshah Mehta Rd, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India, Mumbai, 400001, India
Telephone: +91 22 2261 4043
Rating: 4.5

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About This Museum

You might not expect to find a trove of financial history tucked away in the grand old Fort area, but that's the charm of the RBI Monetary Museum. It tells the incredible story of India's money, from ancient punch-marked coins that felt like rough metal scraps to the intricate banknotes we use today. The journey through its exhibits reveals how trade, empires, and even cowrie shells shaped our economy. It’s a place where you can literally hold the weight of history in your hand.

Collection Highlights

Look for the tiny, ancient Gandhara Janapada coin—one of India's earliest—and the stunning gold mohurs from Akbar's reign. Don't miss the unique 'star' series notes or the collection of money that was once used in prisons.

Visitor Information

It's right on the ground floor of the Amar Building, easy to pop into while you're exploring the Fort district. A quiet and surprisingly engaging spot to escape the Mumbai heat for an hour or two.

Architecture & Building

Housed within the stately, old-world Amar Building, a classic example of early 20th-century commercial architecture in South Mumbai with high ceilings and a sense of solid, timeless grandeur.