The Asiatic Society of Mumbai

The Asiatic Society of Mumbai is a learned society in the field of Asian studies based in , . It can trace its origin to the Literary Society of Bombay which first met in Mumbai on 26 November 1804, and was founded by Sir James Mackintosh.
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  • Opening hours: Monday—Friday 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
  • Type: Library
  • Description: town hall in Fort, Mumbai.
  • Also known as: “Asiatic Society of Bombay” and “Asiatic Society of Mumbai”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Asiatic Society of Mumbai Town Hall and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

Library
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The or Town Hall Mumbai is a neoclassical building located in the locality of . It houses The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, State Central Library and a museum, the head office of the Directorate of Libraries Maharashtra State, Maharashtra State Women's Council, the Additional Controller of Stamps Office and a post office.

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, officially Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and also known as Victoria Terminus, is a historic railway terminus and UNESCO World Heritage Site in , , India. is situated 1 km north of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai.

Park
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The is a large park in , , , which encompasses an area of 1.01 hectares. It is situated in the Fort district of , and is surrounded by office complexes housing the country's premier banks. is situated 130 metres west of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fort Mumbai and Kala Ghoda.

Suburb
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Fort is the old city centre of , known for its British colonial architecture, especially the Victorian Gothic structures recognised as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai.

Neighborhood
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is a crescent-shaped art district/neighborhood in , India. It hosts several of the city's heritage buildings including museums, art galleries and educational institutions like the , the , the , and The Arts Trust - Institute of Contemporary Indian Art.

Neighborhood
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The business district is situated in the financial district of . Located between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Fort in , it hosts the offices of shipping companies and the headquarters of the Mumbai Port Trust at the Port House.

The Asiatic Society of Mumbai

Latitude
18.93219° or 18° 55′ 56″ north
Longitude
72.8362° or 72° 50′ 10″ east
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In Other Languages

From Bengali to Ukrainian—“The Asiatic Society of Mumbai” goes by many names.
  • Bengali: “মুম্বই এশিয়াটিক সোসাইটি”
  • Esperanto: “Azia Societo de Bombajo”
  • Hebrew: “החברה האסייתית של מומבאי”
  • Hindi: “एशियाटिक सोसायटी”
  • Malayalam: “ഏഷ്യാറ്റിക് സൊസൈറ്റി, മുംബൈ”
  • Marathi: “एशियाटिक सोसायटी”
  • Marathi: “द एशियाटिक सोसायटी”
  • Russian: “Asiatic Society of Mumbai”
  • Russian: “The Asiatic Society of Mumbai”
  • Russian: “Азиатское общество Бомбея”
  • Russian: “Азиатское общество Мумбаи”
  • Russian: “Бомбейское азиатское общество”
  • Ukrainian: “Азійське товариство Мумбаї”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Town Hall Post Office and Main Portuguese gate to Bombay Castle.

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