The Indus Valley Civilisation, which flourished near the Indus River, was one of the earliest urban civilisations (3,000-1,300 BCE) and its inhabitants were respected for their advanced script, knowledge of astronomy, metal craft, pottery, carvings and construction in terms of roads, drainage system
and houses.

Excavations at Harappa and Mohenjodaro, two of the major cities in the Indus Valley Civilisation, led to the unearthing of seals decorated with animal motifs such as elephants and water buffaloes, jewellery and coins. While details about this civilisation are often confined to history books, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) will now recreate this period to help children learn about the civilisation in a more hands-on way.