Pune Museums

The city of Pune is quite significant from historical as well as cultural point of view. Standing as a testimony to this rich history are the numerous museums situated in Pune. These museums boast of a wide assortment of artifacts, dating back to as far back as 17th century. A sightseeing tour of the Pune city is incomplete without a visit to its amazing museums. Read on explore each and every important museum of Poona, India.

Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum
Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum of Pune is situated on the Senapati Bapat Road. It is dedicated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, a freedom fighter who later wrote the Constitution of the independent India. Pune Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum contains items representing his entire life, right from his birth to his death.

Mahatma Phule Museum
Mahatma Phule Museum of Pune is situated on Ghole Road, Shivaji Nagar. The museum was founded in the year 1890 and was known as 'Lord Ray Museum'. The museum has on display an array of industrial products, agricultural articles and handicraft items.

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum of Pune is situated on Bajirao Road, Shukawar Peth. The museum was founded by Dr Dinkar G. Kelkar in remembrance of his only son, Raja. The majority of the museum collection was assimilated by Dr Dinkar in his lifetime .

Tribal Museum
Tribal Museum of Pune is dedicated to the tribal communities of the state of Maharashtra. Situated on the Queens Road, the museum is open to visitors only between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Pune Tribal Museum has emphasized on the cultures of the tribal communities belonging mainly to the Sahyadri and Gondhavana regions.

National War Museum
The foundation of the National War Museum was laid down with the setting up of the War Memorial Fund. The citizens of Pune contributed to the fund, under the aegis of the Express Citizens' Forum. The museum was inaugurated in October 1998 and has been a major attraction of the city since then.

Tilak Museum
Tilak Museum, situated in Narayan Peth, is dedicated to Lokmanya Tilak. One of the major attractions of the museum comprises of 'Gita Rahasya', a granth written by Tilak in 'Mandale'.