Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is a Pune museum known for a collection of about 22,000 artifacts assembled by Dr. D. G. Kelkar. It stands on Bajirao Road in Shukrawar Peth, about 4.9 km from Trance Sunderban Hotel.
- Location: No. 1377/78, Kamal Kunj, Bajirao Road, Natu Baag, Shukrawar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002.
- Collection: About 22,000 artifacts, including lamps, musical instruments, textiles and carved woodwork.
- Typical hours: Open daily
- Admission: Rates differ for children, adults and foreign visitors.
What is Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum known for?
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is known for a large collection assembled by Dr. D. G. Kelkar and dedicated to the memory of his only son, Raja. Established in 1962, the museum brings together objects from a wide range of everyday and artistic traditions.
Which collections and displays should you look for?
The museum’s collection spans household objects, decorative work, musical instruments and historical artifacts. Its galleries and collections include kitchen utensils, textiles, lamps, ivory, doors, bronzes, writing implements, tambool and puppets.
Look for carved woodwork, palanquins, miniature and glass paintings, arms and armour, and musical instruments among the collection’s varied categories. Mastani Mahal is also among the museum’s galleries or collections.
How do you get to the museum?
The museum is at No. 1377/78, Kamal Kunj, on Bajirao Road in Shukrawar Peth. Shanipar and Abhinav Kala Vidyalaya are the nearby bus stops named by the museum.
The museum gives its location as 4 km from Pune Railway Station, 12 km from the airport and 2 km from Swargate Bus Station. If you are planning a wider trip through central Pune, the one-day Pune itinerary from Bund Garden to the Old City features a route through the city’s central areas.
What are the museum’s tickets, hours and visitor details?
Opening hours are given as 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The museum is open throughout the year, though hours may differ during special festivals such as Diwali. It closes on 26 January, 15 August, Anant Chaturdashi and the following day.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 10:00–17:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Admission is Rs. 50 for children below 12, Rs. 140 for adults above 12, Rs. 500 for foreign adults and Rs. 100 for foreign children.
The museum says entry is free for blind and differently abled or physically challenged visitors. Because hours and admission can change, check the official site before you go; you can also call 020 24482101 to confirm exact hours.
What else can you see near the museum?
The museum names several nearby places, including Sarasbaug, Parvati, Vishrambaug Wada, Shaniwar Wada, Lal Mahal, Pataleshwar Caves and Dagduseth Halwai Ganesh Temple. P. L. Deshpande Japanese Garden is also among them. To add a market stop to a Pune outing, the guide to Tulshibaug, Mandai and Laxmi Road covers three of the city’s markets.
FAQs
Where is Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum?
It is at No. 1377/78, Kamal Kunj, Bajirao Road, Natu Baag, Shukrawar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002.
How many artifacts are in the collection?
The museum says its collection contains about 22,000 artifacts.
Does the museum open during the year?
Open daily. The museum says it is open throughout the year, with possible changes to hours during special festivals and closures on specified days.