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RBI Monetary Museum

Tourist attraction Museum

One of the Most Reviewed Museums in Mumbai


Address

AMAR BUILDING RBI, Ground Floor, Sir Phirozshah Mehta Rd, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

Website

www.rbi.org.in

Contact

+91 22 2261 4043

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (2.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10:45 AM to 5:15 PM
  • Thursday: 10:45 AM to 5:15 PM
  • Friday: 10:45 AM to 5:15 PM
  • Saturday: 10:45 AM to 5:15 PM
  • Sunday: 10:45 AM to 5:15 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:45 AM to 5:15 PM

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  • 4/5 Parag 1 year ago on Google
    A numismatist's mecca! The museum is brilliantly curated and maintained well. If you are a history buff, this galore will be an enriching experience. Time: 60-90 mins easily Bags: You will have to place them in an adjoining room before you enter the museum. You can carry water. Cameras: Though you can carry your phone, you cannot take pictures. Staff: The security personnel are cordial and cooperative. Entry fee: Your precious time 😀
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Priyadarshini P. 2 years ago on Google
    The museum is closed since first wave of covid. I had visited this place again on 04 Jan 2022. The plan to reopen the museum is not decided and can be followed up via phone so that people can avoid unnecessary visit.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KB R. 7 months ago on Google • 191 reviews
    Do your kids ever ask you how money is made? To answer this museum, take them to RBI Monetary Museum. Here, they will learn about the concept of money and how it evolved from barter to paper and coins. They will come across all types of money, from Panam coins to paper money and everything in between. The rest of the sections of the museum will give them an insight into the history of money in India and all over the world. Address: Sir Phirozshah Mehta Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai Timings: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM (all days except Monday)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hemant K. 5 years ago on Google
    Detailed collection of different type of currency used in the era of barter system (exchange of services and goods for other services and goods in return) to till now. Here everything is well maintained and explained very precisely. If you are a history lover, then you must visit this museum. There is no entry fee and it takes max to max one hour to explore the museum very deeply.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ASHARUL S. 2 years ago on Google
    RBI Monetary Museum or Reserve Bank of India Monetary Museum is a museum in Fort, Mumbai that covers the evolution of money in India, from the earliest barter system and the use of cowries to paper money, coins, stock markets and modern-day electronic transactions.The museum was established under the educational programme by Reserve Bank of India, India's central bank, in 2004 and was inaugurated by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the then President of India.It was the first museum in the country devoted to economic history and numismatics.The collection, divided into six sections, has about 1,500 objects that include coins dating back to 6th-century BCE and from Indus Valley, the Kushana Empire, the Gupta period and the British Raj; ancient paper money from across India, China and Southeast Asia; financial instruments; and other interactive exhibits.Entry to the museum is free...
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nikesh m. 1 year ago on Google
    A unique museum which will not only tells all about money but also tells about basics of lending. A very well maintained museum and gives the entire history of currency. Please take your kids along. We visited on sunday afternoon and it was absolutely empty, so we got ample time to explore and read everything with leisure. The commemorative coins were very interesting. My son enjoyed a lot too. Please note that mask is compulsory, parking is manageable on weekends. Belongings to be kept in a locker in an adjacent room as the same is not allowed inside. Sadly photography is not allowed inside. 1 hour is enough for the museum and is easily locatable via google maps. Entry is free.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mallika J. 1 year ago on Google
    "The more you learn, the more you earn." It was time to teach my kid how money originated. The way money was created from barter system, to coins from different era to the formation of notes. Well maintained and well described the history of money we all love. So if you are visiting keep in mind- bags aren't allowed inside the museum, a separate room with a stand to keep your bag. Photography isn't allowed once inside. You gotta have the patience to read the history as there is a lot to read. Closed on Monday and bank holidays. Entry is free
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arjit R. 2 months ago on Google • 86 reviews New
    Free of cost entry. Photography not allowed. Consider 2 hour time for this. All literature is in English and Hindi. (No Marathi). A very well maintained and beautiful museum. Any one interested in economics, history, finance should must visit. Children and students can learn a lot especially. Languages
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shweta G. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s very beautiful. They are having collections of very old coins, mudra, stamp papers, share certificates, old types of cheque books, old currencies. Not only Indian currency but also they have covered abroad currencies. Must visit place and this is FREE… no visiting or hidden charges! Photography strictly prohibited!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kalpana y. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place,very knowledgeable about olden days currency to till now.all types of mudras ,coins
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sumukha A. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best place. Worth to visit. Entry is free. But they won't allow you to take pictures. You have to keep your bags outside. Once you enter you have to enter your details in a ledger. After that the entry gate will opens. Here you can see lots of old coins, notes and all. They kept the coins and currencies of other countries also. Along with this they have the currency of old kingdoms like Maratha, Mysore, Hyderabad, Mughal etc. You can also see different weighing apparatus, Coin punching machines, old stones, ledgers, old knife etc. You may require around one and half hours to see everything. The place is small. But require more time to see as it contains a lot of things. It's closing time will be at 5 30pm. It's worth to visit this place.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathan S. 1 year ago on Google
    No need to buy tickets as there aren't any lol 😃, its free of cost and worth visit, particularly if interested in coins's history (numismatics). Worth a visit in a college trip (that too if having any subject of accountancy, history and economics)- just pre-inform them via mail in advance so that they can book the resource hall/ conference room for audio-visual demonstrations. The histories of cheques, bonds, stocks is there too, but majorly covers from ancient beads & shells, medieval decoratively aesthetic mohars ti range if modern era Company rule, British Raj and Independent India's coins and notes with detailed descriptions alongside timeline in understandable language (even to non-eco background students) and flowcharts. Note: Since they strictly prohibit photo/videography inside, they provide info manuals-cum-musuem brochures in the adjacent office, divided in 4 pamphlet-books worth Rs. 20 (not each, but total set's price). I would strongly suggest buying it after visiting this awesome museum. Also, the museum remains close on all public holidays and monday- the brochure office is closed only on Sundays tho, open on monday (I visited on sunday and came back to buy brochure on Monday lol). If don't want to read rach and every line of info, then total time taken= 15 mins. If in-depth curiosity needs to be quenched, then 1 hour at max.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Supratik S. 4 months ago on Google • 82 reviews
    An eye opening experience. You get to learn so much about the history of money and how it was used in India from the beginning of recorded history till the current date. I would recommend a visit to this place for everyone who is interested in learning about India's history and the history of money and its usage in general. Keep at least 1.5 hours in hand when you visit. Photography is not allowed inside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sangu s. 3 years ago on Google
    My 💞💞 lovely 💞💞 place 💘💘💘 jaladurga 💞💞💝💝💖💖
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. Keval S. 4 years ago on Google
    RBI Monetary Museum is a unique museum set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) – the most important financial institution of the country. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – the former President of India, inaugurated the museum in 2004.There are various galleries in the museum where coins, paper money and other monetary artefacts are preserved.Must Visit Place. Recommended
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Er Naresh B. 2 years ago on Google
    👌🏻👌🏻RBI Monetary Museum is shown the documenting and preserving this heritage. The Museum proposes to put in place permanent, temporary and itinerant exhibits of the representative coinage of India, paper currency, gold bars as well as financial instruments and curiosities down the ages. Very nic for visit here👌🏻 Free entry
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wasim R. 2 years ago on Google
    A must visit place in South mumbai. It's near to RBI Central Office (Head Office). It exhibits the history of indian currency system from 5000 bc to till date. From sand pebble as currency to modern payment system.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rohan P. 3 years ago on Google
    RBI Monetary Museum is a unique museum set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) – the most important financial institution of the country. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – the former President of India, inaugurated the museum in 2004. It aims at depicting the evolution of money in the Indian subcontinent, right from the ancient days of barter system to the present era of plastic money. There are various galleries in the museum where coins, paper money and other monetary artefacts are preserved. Time...Everyday 10.30 to 5(exept monday)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vishwesh R. 11 months ago on Google
    Must visit Museum exhibits the banknotes issued since 1935 in its premises located at Amar Building Fort. Hight Security Area. Amazing Complex and unique collection. Very Well Maintained.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 shrikanth b. 5 months ago on Google
    Good initiative from RBI for making this musium and keeping the entry free. Has very good information to understand about money. However, i don't know why photos are not allowed despite mobile phones being permitted inside. I clicked some pics before getting stopped from the Security. If there is no serious issue, i request authorities to allow clicking photos inside as the slides contains lot of information which can be referred later on through photos.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vikas 3 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    I had arrived at this place at 10.30 am. Security at the entrance allowed me at 10.45 after their formality and asked me to sit for 10 min. Staff is friendly. It might take 2-2.30 hrs to read and cover entire museum. You can see very old domestic and foreign currencies,stocks certificates etc. No picture are allowed inside. Check whether it's open or close and then come to this place. Free entry. Visit bse bull statue which is nearby and click picture there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ajmer M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very attractive place
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Irfan S. 3 years ago on Google
    Currently it's closed due to Covid 19 pandemic..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Prabhash R. 2 years ago on Google
    I travelled to the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST or VT i.e. Victoria Terminus or Boribunder).I moved out and tasted some amazing food and then went on to shop at the Fashion Street. The architecture of the station is beautiful and worth taking a note of. The entire locality is inspired by British Architecture and looks mesmerizing Also I come to know about RBI Monetary museum so I get excited and visited here too. I have explain about RBI for your reference. RBI Monetary Museum or Reserve Bank of India Monetary Museum is a museum in Fort, Mumbai that covers the evolution of money in India, from the earliest barter system and the use of cowries to paper money, coins, stock markets and modern-day electronic transactions. The museum was established under the educational programme by Reserve Bank of India, India's central bank, in 2004 and was inaugurated by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the then President of India. It was the first museum in the country devoted to economic history and numismatics. The collection, divided into six sections, has about 1,500 objects that include coins dating back to 6th-century BCE and from Indus Valley, the Kushana Empire, the Gupta period and the British Raj; ancient paper money from across India, China and Southeast Asia; financial instruments; and other interactive exhibits. Entry to the museum is free...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raja 2 years ago on Google
    The RBI Monetary Museum aims at documenting and preserving heritage. The Museum proposes to put in place permanent, temporary and itinerant exhibits of the representative coinage of India, paper currency, gold bars as well as financial instruments and curiosities down the ages. It also aims at stimulating research and study on the evolution of money around the Indian Ocean Rim and disseminating information to the Public anent currency & finance. It covers the evolution of money in India, from the earliest barter system and the use of cowries to paper money, coins, stock markets and modern-day electronic transactions.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pranav P. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a great place to learn history about the coins and currency. The entry is free for all. I visited on June 2022 and they were asking everyone to wear mask while inside the museum. No guides are available because all the details are mentioned beside the specimens in English and hindi. Good place for kids to learn about ancient forms of currencies. Sadly photography is not allowed inside.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aashay T. 1 year ago on Google
    Relatively unknown place but is an excellent collection. It has artifacts dating 7 centuries BCE. Extensive collection ranging from oldest known coins not only from the Indian Subcontinent but also across the globe. Has a methodical display spanning across centuries. A must visit for everyone in the area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prasanna N. 8 months ago on Google
    Interesting visit to know about our currency and history. It’s fully AC, free entry ticket museum and well maintained. Bags are not allowed inside and must be kept in locker (service provided for free). It really astonishes to know how barter system to digital rupee has evolved. Good visit if you are in & around CST.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashna S. 5 months ago on Google
    Very unique place to visit. If you are museum enthusiast then you'll find the place fascinating. There's no ticket and entry is free of cost. Photography is strictly prohibited.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amolika S. 5 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Its a museum that showcases all the notes and coins that have been used in our country, right from the time it started. The coins used by the kings in India are kept in glass shelves and displayed in a very informative yet interesting way. The museum also covers other monetary factors of worn out coins, fake currency notes, fiat money, etc. They have prepared a detailed documentary too. Worth going!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Neha P. 4 years ago on Google
    This museum is dedicated to evolution of coins, notes, cheques, credit card etc. It also showcases how foreign countries invested in India and it's international ties. It might be boring if you are not interested in it. Ambience is good, the best part was the display of notes under normal lighting and under backlight lighting. Museum has sensors for saving electricity. Well maintained but photography is restricted.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mahesh G. 4 years ago on Google
    It contains a lot of ancient coins with historical value. A place wherein young kids can be taught about development of coins in India and coins pertaining to various kingdoms and how it evolved over a period of time. There are no fees or charges to visit the museum and it is located in a very convenient location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jan Joseph G. 4 years ago on Google
    Didnt know there was such a amazing gallery of coins/money/and financial bills in this place. Its a no phone/no camera place with tight security. You have to switch off your phones before entering this place. You get see the earliest known money materials used in India and abroad. Its all well preserved and well maintained and there is descriptive information about every single item on display. If you in Old Mumbai, and you got some time with you, its a good spot to hang around with your friends and learn a few history lessons.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sahil T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PSYCHO ツ H. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shivaraj M. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a wonderful place to tour here on Rainey season... Specially when Narayanapur dam was full...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sudhindra K. 4 years ago on Google
    Karnataka Tourism Department and Archaeological Departments should take care of this Tourist Spot & ancient fort.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naval 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place for picnic. Historical structure but lacking facilities like public toilets
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arun S. 3 years ago on Google
    1st Visitor of opening of museum for general public after opening done by Former President Late APJ Abdul Kalam
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arman M. 3 years ago on Google
    Number 1 museum
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shiva K. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place for knowing the history of coins and currencies. Very well kept and well maintained.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bijay Krushna D. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the great place to explore and foremost choice for kids and younger generation, also curious spot for aspirants looking to persuade their career in financial/banking services to know our history, economical condition, several currency, earlier monetary policy n current revolution and many more information.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Devika D. 1 year ago on Google
    Well maintained and informative displays. The descriptions are crisp so you won't get bored. The place is air conditioned and the entry is free for everyone. Ideal for people of all ages. Note: photography is not allowed 📷🚫
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sachin N. 1 year ago on Google
    Good collection of ancient coins. No entry ticket, there was no queue even on Saturday. Takes about 30 minutes to see it all. Would have liked if RBI had also shown to children how the notes are printed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daksh S. 6 months ago on Google
    No photos allowed but people take photos anyway. Really good museum. Great collection and good information attached therewith. Free entry. Functional AC. Nice clean premises. The museum itself isn't expansive, but it doesn't need to be. It packs knowledge densely. Can spend 30-50 minutes here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 FLKNA F. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice little museum on the basics of money and the history of money in India. Entrance is free, bags need to be stored next door, which is free as well. Heavy on text and not the most up to date Worth a stop if you're interested and nearby.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arnav B. 2 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Its amazingly good, lots if learning about money and currency. All ancient era mudra raj mudra are kept for display. The marking & embossing details also explained. I never knew that the coil we use has embossing of mint also. Good for all generations. It has free entry. We need to search for parking space outside, its paid parking. Worth to visit. No pics allowed. British era currency and latest changes all are displayed. Surprised to see currency note of 10K in old days. We struggled to use 2K note and in that time how they could use 10K notes was surprise as it still has significant value.

  • 5/5 Abila N. 1 month ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    A free museum. You are asked to store your bags in a different room and as all museums photography is not allowed. I liked how informative the museum was. Everything from the start of bartar system to the current monetary system, the role of RBI , how coins got evolved to paper currency. Every region, every currency has a story. Loved the experience. It is a heavily gaurded museum and the gaurds are very polite and helpful and guide the visitors eagerly.

  • 5/5 Arshad D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very best knowledgeable museum regarding note and currency.. here u can get knowledge of how notes and currency updated time to time... Highly restricted to mobile usability inside the mesium

  • 5/5 NILESH { HONEY }. 4 years ago on Google
    Museum is best. All types of coins, notes, promisery notes and other legal tender collection of all are available there. From barter system of india to mughal and from british to present Republic of india all money and payment system which are used for lending n borrowing are available there.

  • 5/5 Akshay H. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to visit at least once. It's absolutely free of cost. They are having almost every currency including kauri and all. They also have the gold coins and silver coins etc. Also the coin manufacturing machine of ancient times. Had a really very nice experience here.

  • 4/5 Shubh A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place! Starts from basic info and leads to microdetailing of history of indian currencies. You will find coins that are thousands of years old here. Also a good place for history lovers too.

  • 5/5 Ashwin M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very useful place for children and student to known about currency. Thank you. Visit these museum it's very useful for us.

  • 4/5 Ishfaq D. 4 years ago on Google
    Good informative place. Has a timeline of the history of currency across ages. Photography prohibited on inside. Lockers available to keep belongingd during visit. No charges and is free to visit

  • 5/5 Harsh N. 5 years ago on Google
    One should definitely visit this place .From BC to Ad and From Mauryas to Republic India all the coins are available in the museum .

  • 4/5 SOLO M. 3 years ago on Google
    See our history of currancy

  • 5/5 Pranmitra Shankaran. c. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool lot of learning All should visit

  • 5/5 Archita B. 4 years ago on Google
    What A place! I thoroughly enjoyed just looking at all the different denominations from the olden times and some of them were fascinating. Done coins as small as a speck of sand, almost invisible to the naked eye. Very interesting place for kids and adults.

  • 4/5 Zeus G. 4 years ago on Google
    Please visit once in life take look of all the currency of India front ancient times

  • 5/5 anirudh a. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is really informative and well maintained.

  • 5/5 Rajashree O. 4 years ago on Google
    Extremely organised and maintained..A must visit for students

  • 5/5 Ankit G. 4 years ago on Google
    Very very beautiful place... Collection of all types of currency used in ancient period... Also values of current system of currency in described here.... It just refresh our history.... Well done RBI... Great thanks to RBI for this museum... I loved this place very much... Everyone should visit this place... Overall Excellent

  • 5/5 Neha Rani J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit and so much to know .

  • 4/5 ARJUN P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice museum and no photography is allowed inside. Heare you can see the revolution of currency before independence and after independence. The thing that make me amazing is 10,000₹ note.

  • 5/5 Jagannath P. 4 years ago on Google
    So many new things to see and learn regarding the evolution of money in India from the age of medieval, kings, mughals pre-independence to modern times.

  • 5/5 Mayur R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to understand history of coins

  • 5/5 Yambish O. 4 years ago on Google
    Very informative and educational. Great to learn a lot for all ages.

  • 5/5 Kishor H. 4 years ago on Google
    There are available all currencies used in India

  • 5/5 Sanjoya G. 4 years ago on Google
    Very informative !

  • 5/5 Simran M. 4 years ago on Google
    RBI Monetary Museum is one of finest museum. They have well researched and well structured information about the eras and their coins. It startes with the introduction to Barter system and then takes you through the evolution of currency in India. There is a Chat Corner right outside the museum.

  • 5/5 vikash m. 4 years ago on Google
    A must visit place.

  • 3/5 Ajeet P. 4 years ago on Google
    Better for historical knowledge...

  • 5/5 Pankaj 4 years ago on Google
    😍😍

  • 5/5 Hitesh S. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome experience!

  • 5/5 Sai Rajesh K. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved it!

  • 5/5 Rambali M. 4 years ago on Google
    Informative place

  • 3/5 Patrick W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The small-shaped Qianmu Museum is free and open. In addition to ancient coins, it mainly explains the development and evolution of the Indian Qianmu history in detail. (Original) 小形的錢幤博物館,免費開放,除古代錢幣外,主要對印度錢幤歴史發展及演進過程有詳细説明。

  • 5/5 Hemant K. 4 years ago on Google
    My fev place

  • 5/5 Navnath C. 4 years ago on Google
    There place n centra mumbai... theas bank are national bank ... they control all banks in india.... headquarters of the bank RBI.. ther RBI monetary museum ahe available for seeing ther currency available in various form. They also informations get to use n theri identity.. how checking true currency or not..

  • 5/5 sagar b. 4 years ago on Google
    Best museum, free of cost , learn the history and present of Currency and economy , must visit

  • 4/5 Gaurav H. 4 years ago on Google
    👌

  • 5/5 Pawan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely

  • 5/5 Admake India Media Pvt. L. 4 years ago on Google
    ???

  • 5/5 D.I.Y H. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 ElectroBlade X. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a treasure trove for knowledge seekers. From the time stones replaced the barter sytem to the present day, you have everything that means money there...

  • 5/5 Sukumar D. 4 years ago on Google
    We found very clear information about exchange of things at ancient age and how currency get every time his new face.

  • 5/5 gowri s. 4 years ago on Google
    Educative information about our ancient money systems

  • 4/5 Hitesh K. 4 years ago on Google
    Get to see history of coins of India.

  • 4/5 mohammed sameer k. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for children & collectors and enthusiasts of old coins and currency.. Open on sundays..

  • 4/5 mohan b. 4 years ago on Google
    Good information of historical Money in this Museum

  • 5/5 Vandan J. 4 years ago on Google
    This is one of the gem hidden in plain sight, information and display inside is wonderful, beautifully curated museum, it was simply awe inspiring. Coins from 600 BC (2620 years old) to current dates are on displays. Various features and Diffrent concepts of currency and banking are explained in simple and humours way through story sketches in form similar to comic strips. Photography isn't allowed inside, but even photographs would not do justice to the experience and feel of being in there. I could finish only 1.5 sections, and there are some 6 to 7 section.

  • 5/5 Ananya P. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a must visit place in Mumbai. Students should visit this museum for their knowledge. For all history, economics and commerce students should be compulsory. A huge amount of information regarding the evolution of money one can gain from here. The easy way to reach the location is to reach near the Indian Bank, Fort Branch.

  • 5/5 Madhavan C. 4 years ago on Google
    Really amazing museum. Indian coins and currency notes A to Z ( Ancient to upto date) displayed. More and more information given about coins and currency notes. It is small museum but extradionary explain them . Museum in the main road . Big size of Gold Biscuit in the museum Big size old calculator ( not electronic calculator) Various cheques, travellers cheques, bond etc displayed in cute drawer boxes.

  • 3/5 Aniket Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Fort, situated on small hill beside of Krishna River. Having fortification, Bastions and monuments.

  • 3/5 Hanumantha M. 3 years ago on Google
    It's my native i love this place

  • 5/5 Sushma S G. 6 years ago on Google
    Awesome weekend spot !! Combination of history and natural is Jaladurga

  • 2/5 abhinandan k. 5 years ago on Google
    It's really the best place but yes evening this place is good to watch the sunset and beautiful view of river

  • 5/5 kasheenath G. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful place

  • 5/5 pk d. 3 years ago on Google
    Scenic beauty.

  • 4/5 Arunkumar H. 3 years ago on Google
    Adventurous place

  • 5/5 veeresh s. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice historical place

  • 5/5 Vinay M. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place to see ...

  • 5/5 Ravi n. 3 years ago on Google
    It's an historical place of bhaumanis and Krishna river divided in two ways at this place...

  • 5/5 vikas v. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place to spend some peaceful time

  • 5/5 Manjusagar C. 3 years ago on Google
    👍👍👍

  • 3/5 Harsha A. 3 years ago on Google
    It's good

  • 4/5 Ashfaq U. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice hilly area in Raichur district and a nice view of the krishna river

  • 5/5 Ramesh B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nature

  • 5/5 Nachiketh K. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely peaceful place to reach out anytime throughout the year

  • 3/5 Shivakumar A. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Viresh 4 years ago on Google
    It's nice place to visit. You'll enjoy this place

  • 5/5 PUBG亗Rock๛Star亗 4 years ago on Google
    Nature is super rainyday

  • 4/5 Gururaj M. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical place nice

  • 3/5 Sadiq M. 4 years ago on Google
    Old fort for prisoners ..

  • 5/5 sharnu s. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Garudavahana N. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 3/5 nabi r. 4 years ago on Google
    Not bad

  • 5/5 Nikhil G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice view

  • 2/5 Dev G. 4 years ago on Google
    It's good place.. Bt only photo session not for skating and swimming for river

  • 5/5 manjunath k. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice natural place to visit

  • 5/5 pramod k. 4 years ago on Google
    Just amazing, An unexplored tourist spot.

  • 5/5 SIDDANAGOUDA H. 4 years ago on Google
    super

  • 4/5 younus k. 4 years ago on Google
    Beaty

  • 4/5 Mounesh H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place

  • 3/5 Shaik K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) upset (Original) Supar

  • 5/5 Raghunandan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Due to Hilly area and the flow of water which passes between Hills

  • 5/5 siddu s. 4 years ago on Google
    Must visit in August

  • 4/5 Pandurang A. 4 years ago on Google
    U can see the fury of river Krishna in full spate.

  • 5/5 Mr. M. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a wonderful place

  • 5/5 Devaraj U. 4 years ago on Google
    Must visited historical place in Karnataka tourism, beautiful scenery, deep flowing fresh water, adventurous place,very dangerous, No boating available here , Ultimately you can have fun with friends.

  • 5/5 raghavendrabichali b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place where meditation is said to be, is a very good environment. (Original) ಧ್ಯಾನ ಮಾಡುವದಕ್ಕೆ ಹೇಳಿ ಮಾಡಿಸಿದಂತಹ ಸ್ಥಳ,ತುಂಬಾ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಪರಿಸರ.

  • 5/5 reddy e. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful place.. But be ready with extra tyre and petrol

  • 4/5 Dhruti D. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a very unique and informative museum. I just loved and was quite intrigued after watching some excellent currencies like knife or stone or silver bar..plus the place is extremely well maintained and staff is superb

  • 5/5 Akash S. 3 years ago on Google
    I never seen a place or a museum of money 💰 bcoz everyone love 💰 money here is the money and many different types of money u never seen ur life is also present over here and no phone and camera is allow inside and the beauty of this place is totally different 😍

  • 5/5 Snehal S. 3 years ago on Google
    Exhibition of Indian currency of different places and eras. No entry fees. Photography not allowed. Luggage has to keep out on counter.

  • 5/5 NITIN C. 4 years ago on Google
    General Information Money is an intrinsic component of the cultural heritage of a country mirroring its socio-economic history. India was one of the earliest issuers of coinage in the world and has been home to many-a-monetary experiment recorded in history. The RBI Monetary Museum aims at documenting and preserving this heritage. The Museum proposes to put in place permanent, temporary and itinerant exhibits of the representative coinage of India, paper currency, gold bars as well as financial instruments and curiosities down the ages. It also aims at stimulating research and study on the evolution of money around the Indian Ocean Rim and disseminating information to the Public anent currency & finance.

  • 1/5 Rajesh J. 3 years ago on Google
    Closed due to covid...

  • 5/5 Rohit P V. 3 years ago on Google
    Good museum

  • 4/5 VIMAL S. 5 years ago on Google
    This is One of The Perfect Place To Visit., If You wanted to Know History of Money i.e. How Currency and Coins Came into Existence. In This Museum You will Get to See All Types of Old Currency Notes, Hundies, Promisary Notes, Old RBI Ledger Book, Old Bonds/Depository Certificates etc... On Personal Note Must Visit is Museum...

  • 5/5 Dev S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good for ppl looking to understand journey of inr and old coins

  • 5/5 abucku 2 years ago on Google
    Open to public with safety precautions. Don’t miss this place when in Mumbai. Free entry and it’s worth the time. Great coin collection. Well maintained. Neat. You will get an idea of Indian Rupee and it’s orgin once you visit this place. 10/10.

  • 5/5 tausif a. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to see the history of India.

  • 5/5 Soumya S. 4 years ago on Google
    RBI Monetary Museum is one of the Best museums in the city of Mumbai. This is home to some of the rarest collection of coins and other currencies from across the globe. The Voyage to this museum starts with the introduction to Barter system and then takes you through the evolution of currency in India.

  • 1/5 Udy G. 2 years ago on Google
    It is closed now due to Covid and has not reopened as of today

  • 5/5 Sahil B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very Best place to visit all information about currencies is provided very clean and maintained properly best place to Visit

  • 1/5 Ajinkya N. 2 years ago on Google
    Rating 1 star because the museum is closed since the first wave of covid but they are still showing "Open" on maps.

  • 5/5 Jigar D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for history lovers. Excellent collection of old coins or notes. And all details given about RBI

  • 5/5 Shrikant D. 1 year ago on Google
    A greate informative place where they have collection of old mudra's, chalans(money), stamp papers, check books, share certificates and many more... You can visit in weekdays or weekends, it is just 12min walkable from CSMT and have no any entry free... Just photography is not allowed inside the museum..

  • 5/5 Ashish P. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place and many more things are there to see like coins, notes, br's, etc. Also, the place is clean. Water was not available in it for drinking. So we have had to buy it.

  • 5/5 Sethu Krishnan M. 1 year ago on Google
    The museum is abreast with India's history of money coins and currency. It is well maintained and should be visited by anyone interested in India's monetary history.

  • 4/5 Kunal W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very useful & knowledge mondey & bank holiday closed, timing is 10:30 to 5 pm. Loker system available here. Your bags, important things etc.

  • 5/5 Tarak D. 1 year ago on Google
    An awesome place to visit for those interested in coins and history. The timeline depiction is fantastic ... the best I have seen in a museum. Thanks to RBI for this gem of a place in Mumbai. BTW, it is free.

  • 5/5 ANIRUDH N. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place to visit in Mumbai! Very close by to the CSMT station. Provides great insight on how Currency has evolved in India. No entry fees at all. *Clicking photos not allowed*

  • 5/5 Anagha 1 year ago on Google
    A good place to visit.very informative. They have old currency coins and information about evolution of currency. its free and air conditioned. Opens at 10.45 am. Photography not allowed inside.

  • 4/5 Manjul B. 1 year ago on Google
    Ancient coins from various royal kingdoms of India. Worth a visit if you are into numismatics. Photography is not allowed, so cannot post any photos. Also, masks are compulsory.

  • 5/5 Vikas_sculptor 1 year ago on Google
    RBI monetary museum is in fort area in mumbai, there is government mint is also located near this museum. I just visited there to know the history of Indian notes and coins from starting to contemporary. It's a valuable museum if you are interested to know about the Indian coin and rupees and changes accepted on it timely. Also some information a On gold and other precious matels using as to buy or exchange things in past. I visited there with my friend for education purpose, because I was preparing for an exam conducted by ibps. And I thought may be some questions would come in exam. But apart from that I understand every person have some sort of interest in money, so I recommend them to must visit this place. You will loved to know about all the details about Indian currency.

  • 4/5 Sachin E. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good collection of old coins and other currency and also loads of info, which talks about how money came to be used and evolved over the years, how banks came about and also talks about the purpose of RBI. No bags allowed inside but there is a separate room with access door nearby where you can avail free lockers. I think if they introduce audio guides for visitors it would be more interesting. One controller and multi headset so that one family can listen to narration together.

  • 5/5 Review 1 year ago on Google
    It's great and there's a lot of things which you want to know about!, And all types of coin bc ad and many more Should visit there also have all old notes and all stuff should visit

  • 5/5 Tushar J. 1 year ago on Google
    Unique gallery of Monetary history of India. Every Indian must visit this place and explore this fantastic collection. Just a 10 min walk from CSMT. Entry Free....

  • 5/5 Devika D. 1 year ago on Google
    Well maintained and informative displays. The descriptions are crisp so you won't get bored. The place is air conditioned and the entry is free for everyone. Ideal for people of all ages. Note: photography is not allowed

  • 5/5 Karti V. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful experience... It's a crash course in history with the splendid wealth and stories... the origins of money and everything... well maintained... it's free to visit... max One hour will suffice even if you were to go in detail... No Photos Allowed...

  • 5/5 Chandraneel J. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent representation of the history of coins, currencies and various mediums of exchange. Parallel short history snippets are given with timeline. Coins of various mediums n metals are displayed, with obverse side and photos of reverse side. Currency notes are displayed on vertical turnable rotating panels with frony lit and back lit for seeing watermarks. Its a grand initiative taken by the RBI to present the rich heritage of coinage and notes in vogue at various times of history, right from 3rd century BC on till today. Promissory notes and hundis, especially issued during the opium trade are interesting. It will take at least 2 hours to do justice to the museum and a jiffy walk thro about 30min. Open on weekends too. One of the best, gotto visit at least once.

  • 5/5 M K. 1 year ago on Google
    Must visit. No entry fees. No photography allowed. Useful insights provided by RBI in terms of evaluation of currencies and banks in India. Good to see the recycle usage of discarded currency notes. Pictorial explanation provided in very simple layman terms . Walkable distance from CSMT station.

  • 5/5 Nishipalsinh R. 1 year ago on Google
    The museum is a good place for people interested in knowing the history of currency and the timeline of Indian currency. The museum hosts a lot of unique bank notes and coins sourced from all over India. Worth a visit.

  • 5/5 dhruvi v. 1 year ago on Google
    Great initiative taken by RBI while constructing the musuem. Well maintained , informative and courteous staff. One may require minimum 3 hours to go through all Information. From barter to digital money , explained indepth regarding how transactions happened during different eras/dynasties and how modern day transactions are performed. Instruments used for minting coins, printing notes and old coins are displayed and maintained in good condition.

  • 5/5 Mohit A. 1 year ago on Google
    Its free .History of currency in India is store here , i saw 10,000 rupee notes that was very satisfying hope will see 10000 note running again , photography is prohibited here so no photos

  • 5/5 Tushar D. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible place. Must visit to know the history of money especially Indian coins. Samples of ancient, medieval and modern Indian coins can be seen from across states. Chinese and South East Asian coins are also there. Must visit for any collector of coins. Free entry is there but unfortunately photography inside is not allowed. A truly interested person will spend atleast 2 hours inside, so make sure you have time on hand when you visit. Great place to take kids.

  • 5/5 Amitkumar N. 10 months ago on Google
    Surprisingly very low visitors considering a highly maintained and great collection. That too free entry, and within vicinity of most visited tourist places. Definitely a must visit for all residing in Mumbai and as well as tourists.

  • 5/5 RAVI J. 10 months ago on Google
    A very well maintained museum and gives the entire history of currency. Please take your kids along. We visited on sunday afternoon and it was absolutely empty, so we got ample time to explore and read everything with leisure. The commemorative coins were very interesting. My son enjoyed a lot too. Please note that mask is compulsory, parking is manageable on weekends. Belongings to be kept in a locker in an adjacent room as the same is not allowed inside

  • 5/5 santoshsingh323 9 months ago on Google
    A unique museum which will not only tells all about money but also tells about basics of lending. A very well maintained museum and gives the entire history of currency. Please take your kids along. The commemorative coins were very interesting. Please note that mask is compulsory, parking is manageable on weekends. Belongings to be kept in a locker in an adjacent room as the same is not allowed inside. Sadly photography is not allowed inside. Entry is free.This is good place to visit once with family and friends.

  • 4/5 vijay R. 9 months ago on Google
    A unique museum which will not only tells all about money but also tells about basics of lending. A very well maintained museum and gives the entire history of currency. Please take your kids along. We visited on sunday afternoon and it was absolutely empty, so we got ample time to explore and read everything with leisure. The commemorative coins were very interesting. My son enjoyed a lot too. Please note that mask is compulsory, parking is manageable on weekends. Belongings to be kept in a locker in an adjacent room as the same is not allowed inside. Sadly photography is not allowed inside. 1 hour is enough for the museum and is easily locatable via google maps. Entry is free.

  • 5/5 venkatarami reddy j. 9 months ago on Google
    It's a great place to learn history about the coins and currency. The entry is free for all. I visited on march 2023 and they were asking everyone to wear mask while inside the museum. No guides are available because all the details are mentioned beside the specimens in English and hindi. Good place for kids to learn about ancient forms of currencies. Sadly photography is not allowed inside.

  • 5/5 Adil A. 9 months ago on Google
    Most beautiful place must come no entry fee. No photography allowed. Useful insights provided by the Reserve Bank of India in the context of valuation of currencies and banks in India. Good to see the recycle use of currency notes that are out of circulation. Illustrated explanation is provided in very simple layman terms.

  • 5/5 Avijit D. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the best place. Worth to visit. Entry is free. But they won't allow you to take pictures. You have to keep your bags outside. Once you enter you have to enter your details in a ledger. After that the entry gate will opens. Here you can see lots of old coins, notes and all.

  • 5/5 Deepak V. 9 months ago on Google
    It an excellent educational resource for visitors of all ages. Whether you're interested in learning about currency, banking, or the RBI's contribution to financial stability, the museum offers a rich and rewarding experience that highlights the positive impact of the RBI's monetary measures.

  • 4/5 Aravind S. 3 months ago on Google New
    They have a wide collection of coins used by several civilization/Kindgom in India like Mughals, Cholas, British etc,. There are well organised with good amount of information about the collection. Photography is prohibited within the exhibition, I wonder why. Entry is free.

  • 5/5 Sampada C. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    It is one of the amazing place of south Mumbai. Everybody must have to visit. There are all information about our journey of money from beginning to till date. Also our historical coins with info etc.. And most important it is totally free of cost.


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