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Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

1377-78, Natu Baug, Pune 411002, India
91-020-448-2101
Ranked #4 of 53 attractions in Pune
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Museums
Most recent review
- 20 May 2012
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Pune
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58 reviews 58 reviews
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

It was established in 1962 by Padamshree Late Punyabhooshan Dr. Baba Dinkar G. Alias Kelkar, dedicated his collection to the memory of his only son 'Raja'. It was donated to the Government of Maharashtra in 1975. The museum has about 21,000 priceless articles belonging to his personal collection & segregated into 42 sections like - Writing Implements, Kitchen Utensils, Wooden... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

The museum was extensive, but to be honest most of the items were 19th century or later and after seeing a dozen different boxes and combs and such, the next hundred just weren't that interesting to me as a foreigner. Probably worth the small entrance fee, but nothing to get super-excited about. More

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Pune, India
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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This is a fascinating collection, displayed as well as a limited budget will allow in an interesting historic wada. The collection represents one man's quest to preserve and collect everyday objects from all aspects of Indian life and many of them are rare and beautiful. More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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It's got a great collection of artifacts, I especially liked the instruments. Charges for camera usage are 150 rupees. Worth a visit, and there's a lady selling brass items outside on the other side of the street. The "shop" at the end of the museum visit needs a total revamp. It's worth the visit even just to get into the... More

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Mumbai, India
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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The collection is fantastic and very extensive, however the display needs to be improved. There is also no climate control which is essential to the preservation of objects. Some works are in need of conservation. More

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SF Bay Area
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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This was my fourth visit to this unique museum of art from everyday life both in homes and in palaces. It has everything from ornate betel nut crushers to musical instruments, exquisite vegetable cutters to saris, swords to paper mache images of deities from home shrines. Items that have been loved in homes. And the whole room of a courtesan... More

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Pune, India
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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Collection of very very old is just unbeatable. Once must visit there More

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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012
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Loads of different artifacts, collected across the country. It is really well managed, with specific halls allocated to various classes of things. Photography is allowed for a small fee. Mastani hall in the museum is worth a mention. There is an excellent restaurant, Bapat Upahar Griha, just next to the museum. One can savour all famous maharashtrian recipe's there. More

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London
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26 reviews 26 reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
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This was personal collection of artifacts before it was converted to a museum. It is big enough to spend couple of hours or more. Gives good knowledge about Maharashtra history. The best part is Mastani Mahal which gives you a feeling as if any moment Mastani might enter herself. More

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Chennai, India
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23 reviews 23 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
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superb museum a must visit destination. there was so many collection of artifacts dating back to 18th century very cleanly maintained More

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