A grand neoclassical library building with a tall colonnaded facade, a classic Mumbai backdrop for portrait and fashion shoots.
The Asiatic Society building, with its imposing Doric columns and wide flight of steps facing Horniman Circle, is one of Mumbai's most recognisable neoclassical facades. Photography is generally limited to the exterior steps and colonnade, which remain hugely popular for editorial and pre-wedding portraits.
Nearest landmark
Horniman Circle Garden — 150 m
Nearest airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) — 26.0 km
Parking
Paid parking around Horniman Circle
Full address
Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Town Hall, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400023
Entry timings
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (steps accessible during library hours)
Open days
Monday - Saturday
Closed on
Sunday
Drone policy
Drone flying is not permitted around this heritage precinct without police clearance.
Permission requirements
Permission is required for shoots at this location. See the process below.
Permission process
Shooting on the steps for personal portraits is generally tolerated; commercial shoots or entry inside the building need permission from the Asiatic Society administration.
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