Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Mumbai

A trip to Mumbai cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Mumbai will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Mumbai would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained. From cultural performances to historical monuments that give you a glimpse of the past, take a look at this list to know Mumbai better. Include these in attractions in your itinerary for Mumbai and have a great vacation.

Check the list of top places for art and culture in Mumbai:

  1. Mahalakshmi Temple

    Religious Site, Temple

    The Mahalakshmi Temple is a marvelous temple and tourist attraction in Mumbai situated near the Bhulabhai Desai Road. A Hindu merchant called, Dhakji Dadaji had built the temple in 1831 worshipping the goddess Mahalakshmi. The temple contains various images on its wall including the images of the three powerful deities - Mahalakshmi, Mahakali, and Mahasaraswati. It is a very important place for...Read more
  2. Gateway Of India

    Landmark, Historical Site, Monument, Architecture

    Built on the banks of the Arabian Sea in Colaba district, the Gateway of India is one of the special monuments built during the British period in Mumbai. The colossal structure was constructed in 1924 to welcome King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. The nearly 85 feet tall monument was built in basalt. It has four turrets which are the most prominent features of the monument. It lies at the e...Read more
  3. Shree Siddhivinayak

    4.8 (10780 Votes)
    Shree Siddhivinayak

    Religious Site, Temple

    The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple created to honor Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in the Prabhadevi area and is one of the wealthiest temples in the country. It has a small hall with the idol of the Siddhi Vinayak. The doors are made of wood and succinctly illustrate the eight manifestations of Ganesha in Maharashtra. The temple is built with small t...Read more
  4. Elephanta Caves

    4.2 (7232 Votes)
    Elephanta Caves

    Cave, Island, Historical Site, Architecture

    Elephanta Island is a combination of islands located near the Mumbai harbor. It has an array of temples inside its caves that attract the tourists in huge numbers. These caves are known as the Elephanta caves. They were carved out of rocks in ancient times. The island has two mountains in two directions. One can use the boat service to reach there from Mumbai to the southeast coast of the islan...Read more
  5. Haji Ali Dargah

    4.4 (10103 Votes)
    Haji Ali Dargah

    Mosque, Religious Site, Temple, Historical Site

    The Haji Ali Dargah or tomb is a famous mosque in Mumbai. It is situated at the heart of the city and is one of the famous landmarks of Mumbai. Located on a little island isolated from the coast of Worli, it sits in the southern part of Mumbai. People from all parts of the world without restrictions of caste, creed, and religion visit Haji Ali Dargah to offer their prayers and for the fulfillme...Read more
  6. Bandra-Worli Sea Link

    4.7 (5050 Votes)
    Bandra-Worli Sea Link

    Landmark, View Point, Scenic Drive, Bridge

    Situated in the western part of Mumbai and linking Bandra with Worli, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link is a recent addition to the city.  It has eight lanes and the bridge is constructed in the open sea with the help of the cables. The circular pillars are made with concrete cement while the heavy cable wires are attached to each holding the bridge on the sea. Created to reduce travelling times t...Read more
  7. Mount Mary Church

    4.7 (2451 Votes)
    Mount Mary Church

    Church, Religious Site

    As a follower of Roman Catholic faith, the Mount Mary Church is the oldest one in the entire Mumbai, in Bandra. It has a beautiful statue of the Virgin Mary made of pure basalt. Regular prayer takes place and many Christians across the Mumbai throng in the church to join the prayer. This five hundred year old church has a inscription on its wall called, 'The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount'. ...Read more
  8. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

    Landmark, Architecture , Station

    The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a famous railway station in Mumbai which has a glorious architecture of its own. It was originally created by the British. It is situated in the central Mumbai where the western railway headquarter is located. This station is connected with all parts of the country by railway. A huge number of people travel on a regular basis from this terminal station. The m...Read more
  9. Jama Masjid

    4.4 (242 Votes)
    Jama Masjid

    Mosque, Religious Site

    Right in between Kalbhadevi and Crawford Market, you will find the oldest holy place for Muslims in the city. The Jama Masjid is one of the biggest sites for worship for Muslims and has a lovely environment around it especially on festivals like Ramzan and Bakri-id. Everyday twice you will see people gather here for prayers and the whole area echoes with the beautiful sound of the prayer going ...Read more
  10. Mumbadevi Temple

    4.6 (375 Votes)
    Mumbadevi Temple

    Art And Culture, Religious Site, Temple

    The Mumba Devi Temple is a sacrosanct journey spot and a place of love for Hindus and is hence visited daily by several individuals. It is not conventional for guests of Mumbai to necessariy pay their regards at Mumbadevi but yet it is one of the well known traveler objectives in the city. It is an old Hindu site of worship in the city of Mumbai and is devoted to the goddess Mumba, ...Read more
  11. Jain Temple

    4.2 (406 Votes)
    Jain Temple

    Religious Site, Temple, Architecture

    Amongst the many Jain temples in Mumbai and surrounding areas, the best known is the Babu Amichand Panalal Adishwarji Jain Temple, Walkeshwar on Malabar Hill. This beautiful place will provide you with a very different perspective to the culture of India. Calm and serene with many carvings and depictions, this place is one of the most beautiful Jain Sanctuaries you will get to see in Mumbai. Th...Read more
  12. Iskcon Temple

    4.6 (652 Votes)
    Iskcon Temple

    Religious Site, Temple

    The Iskcon Temple or the International Society for Krishna Consciousness is an acclaimed sanctuary in Mumbai. Often called the 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple' and 'Radha Rasabihariji' is devoted to 'Lord Krishna'. It was created and is looked after by the Iskcon Foundation. This sanctuary was built by Swami Prabhupada and is one of the forty Iskcon sanctuaries in India. Several statues and depi...Read more
  13. Jehangir Art Gallery

    Art And Culture, Art Museum, Art Gallery, Arts And Crafts

    Located in the famous “Fort” area of Mumbai, the lovely Jehangir Art Gallery is a wonderful attraction for art lovers. A huge variety of modern Indian art is displayed here. There are also many temporary exhibitions from all over the world. The artists displayed here are very much active on the art scene of India making it a very popular cultural hub as well. Since, the place keeps ...Read more
  14. Kanheri Caves

    4.4 (665 Votes)
    Kanheri Caves

    Cave, Historical Site, Architecture

    If one walks along the north of Borivali, Mumbai, one can find a group of ancient caves and monuments made by cutting the rocks under the lap of a lush green forest. They are known as Kanheri Caves. We need to go down stairs made by cutting rocks to reach the caves. The caves are made of pure basalt and the beautiful structures make us realize to which extent our art and architecture elevated d...Read more
  15. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

    4.5 (494 Votes)
    Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

    Art And Culture, Art Gallery, Museum, History Museum

    Situated on Laburnam Road, Mumbai, Mani Bhavan preserved the memory of Mahatma Gandhi with lots of things and articles used by Gandhi himself. The main attraction of the Gandhi museum is that the accommodation is made purely in the Gujarati style. This place has rich historic significance as from this very place Gandhi started national movements like Swadeshi and the Non-cooperation movement. T...Read more