Haffkine Institute Museum
7.8Friend Score / 10#5 of 9 Museums in Mumbai
free
Known forhidden gemmedical historyheritagefree
This extraordinary and largely unknown museum sits within the historic Haffkine Institute, where the plague and cholera vaccines were developed in the late 19th century. The collection includes original laboratory equipment, archival documents, and exhibits on the history of epidemiology in India. It requires advance permission to visit but the effort is absolutely worth it for anyone interested in medical history. One of Mumbai's most authentic hidden gems, virtually untouched by tourism.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.8/10- Value10.0
- iconic4.5
- excellence8.0
- Crowd level2.0
- Authenticity9.5
- Accessibility5.0
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