Long viewed as a secret society, with people 'in the know' pointing out the approximate location of the lodge, the closed-door society of Freemasons is set to open its doors for a day on June 5. The District Grand Lodge of Bombay, an apex body of Freemasons, affiliated to United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE), will give a tour of the building that is located opposite Sterling Cineplex, and hold a lecture to help the public gain a better understanding of the fraternity and its history.

The Freemasons Hall near Sterling cinema. Pic/Sameer Markande