The Founders
In 1883, eight nature-loving residents of Bombay decided to exchange notes and exhibit interesting specimens of natural history. They came together at Bombay’s Victoria and Albert Museum on September 15 and constituted the Bombay Natural History Society. Of them, two were Indians.
- Dr. D. MacDonald
- Mr. E. H. Aitken
- Col. C Swinhoe
- Mr. J. C. Anderson
- Mr. J Johnston
- Dr. Atmaram Pandurang
- Dr. G A Maconochie
- Dr. Sakharam Arjun
An illustrious past
The Society's museum in 1888
The Society's museum in 1921
Leaves from the past
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