Archive · 27 Sep 2025
CSMVS Plans Digital Library to Archive Mumbai's Heritage
Imagine a giant online collection of everything about old buildings in Mumbai!
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) is building this, like a digital time capsule.
By 2026, you'll be able to explore maps, photos, and stories of important places in the city, all for free.
This library will help save memories of Mumbai's buildings from being lost as the city changes.
It’s like a digital museum for the city's history, for everyone from students to curious people.
The first part will show 100 buildings, with plans to add many more.
CSMVS is creating a digital library of Mumbai's built heritage.
The library will launch in 2026.
It aims to preserve Mumbai's architectural legacy and promote civic engagement.
Users can access historical details, photos, maps, and more.
The pilot project features a catalogue titled 'Mumbai in 100 Buildings'.
- Who
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS)
- What
- Will launch a digital library on Mumbai's built heritage.
- When
- Targeted launch in 2026.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- To preserve Mumbai's architectural legacy and promote civic engagement.
- Institution
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS)
- Project Name
- Digital Library
- Target Launch
- 2026
- Focus
- Mumbai's built heritage
- Pilot Project Focus
- 'Mumbai in 100 Buildings'
- Collaborations
- BMC, MMRDA, University of Mumbai, National Archives of India, others