Victoria and Albert Museum
The Garden also houses Bhau Daji Lad Museum (formerly known as the Victoria and Albert Museum) which contains a large collection of archaeological artifacts. One example is a large stone elephant which is now kept at entrance of the garden. It was found in 1864 on Gharapuri Island. The museum's collection of Indian art and culture has been praised as one of the most valuable collections of Indian architecture. It was named after the Prince Consort and Queen Empress of India.
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