Taraporewala Aquarium is a Mumbai aquarium on Marine Drive at Kennedy Sea Face, near Chowpatty and Charni Road railway station. Its marine and freshwater focus makes it a potential family outing, but current public access, opening hours and ticket arrangements should be confirmed before you set out.
- Location: Marine Drive at Kennedy Sea Face, near Chowpatty.
- Rail: Charni Road on Mumbai’s Western line is the nearest railway station.
- Visit planning: Confirm access, hours and tickets before travelling.
What can you expect at Taraporewala Aquarium?
Taraporewala Aquarium is described as a two-storey building standing about 200 feet from the sea-wall. The Maharashtra State Gazetteer says the aquarium was named for the Taraporewala family, who donated Rs. 2 lakhs toward its construction.
Descriptions of its exhibits have changed over time, so they should not be treated as a guide to what is currently on display. The aquarium’s present collection and visitor access are worth confirming before you make plans.
How should you plan a family visit?
Make checking whether the aquarium is open to the public your first planning step. A report described plans for a new building after the aquarium’s pandemic-era closure, but does not establish that visitors can currently enter.
An older online booking document gives ticket categories for adults above 12 and children above 3 and up to 12, with no entry fee for children aged 0–3. Those details do not confirm current prices or booking availability, so don’t rely on them to budget or arrive without checking.
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How do you get to Taraporewala Aquarium?
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation identifies Charni Road on the Western line as the nearest railway station; bus routes 123, 129 and 221 pass nearby. The aquarium is near Chowpatty, on Marine Drive at Kennedy Sea Face.
From Hotel Residency Park, the aquarium is about a 16-minute drive or a 29-minute walk. The route and journey time can vary, so allow for that when fitting the visit into your day.
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What should you know about tickets, hours and access?
These timings are not confirmed as current.
Temporarily closed
This place is listed as temporarily closed. Check the official site before you go.
Last checked November 2026.
Before you make the trip, check the official site before you go. Confirm that the aquarium is open to visitors and ask about current hours, ticket availability and prices.
FAQs
Where is Taraporewala Aquarium?
It is on Marine Drive at Kennedy Sea Face, near Chowpatty and Charni Road railway station in Mumbai.
What is the nearest railway station?
Charni Road on Mumbai’s Western line is the nearest station.
Are the aquarium’s opening hours confirmed?
Temporarily closed. No current hours are established by the older booking information. Confirm public access and timings before travelling.
Can you confirm current ticket prices?
The older ticket information does not confirm current prices or booking availability. Check before you plan your visit.