mumbai the civic body is planning to expand the oldest museum in the citybhau daji lad musem to international standards the cost of the expansion plans is estimated at rs 55 crore the main features of the expansion plan include heritage conservation laboratory an interpretation exhibition gallery souvenir shops a centre and seminar halls the expansion will be carried out on the 50000 sq ft area behind the museum the museumwas established in 1872 as the erstwhile victoria and albert museum receives 15 lakh visitors every year the cost of the expansion project will be shared between the central government the bmc and the indian national trust for arts and cultural heritage intach trust the centre has agreed to give rs 5 crore while the civic body and intach will contribute rs 25 crore each since major international cities like singapore shanghai and london have stateoftheart museums playing an important role in attracting tourists and boosting economy we have decided to follow suit said rahul shewale chairman civic standing committee