Museum
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
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The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum in Pune, Maharashtra, houses the personal collection of Dr. Dinkar G. Kelkar, dedicated to his son Raja. The three-storey building displays over 20,000 objects, with 2,500 on view, including sculptures from the 14th century, ornaments of ivory, silver, and gold, musical instruments, war weapons, and vessels. The collection focuses on Indian decorative items and art from everyday life, mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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- Sculptures dating back to the 14th century
- Ornaments made of ivory, silver, and gold
- A particularly fine collection of musical instruments
- War weapons and vessels
- Door frames, paintings, and carvings representing outstanding examples of their art
- The Chandrashekhar Agashe Museum Wing, featuring ancient Indian musical instruments
Tickets & tours
Manieren om Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum te bezoeken
Je kunt Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum op eigen gelegenheid bezoeken. Een gids voegt vooral context toe, wat je ziet en waarom het belangrijk is, en een tour kan vervoer toevoegen of nabijgelegen bezienswaardigheden combineren in één dag.
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Goed om te weten
- The museum is a three-storey building in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- Only 2,500 of the over 20,000 objects are on display at any time.
- A virtual tour was available during the COVID-19 pandemic; check if it's still offered.
Een stukje geschiedenis
Dr. Kelkar started the collection around 1920, and by 1984 it contained about 15,000 objects. The museum was established in 1962, and Dr. Kelkar donated his collection to the Government of Maharashtra in 1992. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum offered a virtual tour.
Veelgestelde vragen
Who founded the museum?
Dr. Dinkar G. Kelkar founded the museum in 1962, dedicating it to the memory of his only son, Raja.
What types of items are in the collection?
The collection includes sculptures, ornaments, musical instruments, war weapons, vessels, door frames, paintings, and carvings, mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Is there a special wing for musical instruments?
Yes, the Chandrashekhar Agashe Museum Wing houses a collection of ancient Indian musical instruments donated by the sons of Chandrashekhar Agashe.
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