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Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

1377-78, Natu Baug, Pune 411002, India
91-020-448-2101
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Ranked #5 of 87 attractions in Pune
Type: Museums
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

This museum is off a very no descript lane in Pune. But the interiors hold a treasure trove. If history and artifacts from the past fascinate you, then you must visit this museum. There are beautiful collections of artifacts and idols.

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is a museum standing in the center of Pune city with a good collection of articles from around the Medieval period of India when the Marathas, Peshwas and Sultanates. Type of article found here and of interest are House hold articles and tools, Prayer instruments and idols of god, Warfare instruments, Music instruments, Carriages etc.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Good collection of artifacts... from weapons to clothes to musical instruments and some more. Clean, well maintained and located in the heart of the city.... Parking can be a challenge though

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

This is a great museum of just the right size, in my opinion. Can poke around the various collections. After seeing the first room I worked my way back to the ticket office to purchase the photography permit. I am glad I did as there are many interesting items on display here.

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Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

If all the metal wooden or other stone utensils and instruments or means are collected together YOU can recreate the lives of the past .this Museum a one man show of a determined collector is now a public trust and you just cannot leave Pune without seeing this after a meal instead of taking a nap go! get up fill... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Unusual and unique collection. Loved it, it's a great way to spend an hour in the heart of Old Pune. Be prepared for an old style Indian museum, i.e. it's a little disheveled and not glitzy at all.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

There were many rooms and several floors to explore at the Kelkar Museum. I must admit besides shopping it is only the second tourist attraction I've seen in Pune and would recommend. Was even able to recommend to some of my local colleagues who had never been. I think my favourite things were the amazing carved doors, but there are... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

This museum has some very good collections to see, will certainly be a love-spot for them, who love history and its remains. The collections are not very old but 90% of them are between 1700 AD - 2000 AD. I was glad to see Mastani's (Bajirao's Wife) Bed and her royal collections.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

what a place with marvelous collection of antiques of the peshwa era people studying history must visit to gain from it a very well org museum

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

An Amazing collection of the everyday tools and gadgets, things that were onced used and most of them never were used again. Here we can see how life was, and how it is now... how the consevation techniques are real important... i really liked this one

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