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Things to do in Pune, Maharashtra: The Best Museums
Education, the arts and music are staples of life in the culture-rich city of Pune. The Pataleshwar Cave Temple, dating to the eighth century and dedicated to the god of the underworld, is a marvel of rock-cut architecture. For a panoramic city view, climb to temple-topped Parvati Hill.
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1. Vikram Pendse Cycles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By PuneTravelbud
This is unique cycle museum in Pune. Pune was known to be cycle city and now again old days are returning back ! This museum is passionate collection of cycles from old era (right from world war too) of various types, makes and sizes. It has wide collection of cycle accessories which are now forgot like lamps, bells, hand pump for air refilling in tyres etc. Its amazing collection and gives you many aspects of cycle era. It showcases old shop where cycles used to get on hire per hour basis and repair anything and everything in it. It has also fantastic collection antiques like utensils, cigar cases, lamps, toys, gramophones ! So you may be lost in those old days ! Personnel here have maintained in neat & clean and explain about the smallest things giving you good information. It is private museum and closed on Tuesday. Follow map for correct location.
2. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
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4.5 based on 490 reviews
Reviewed By smitacapricorn
If you are in Pune for the first time & want to explore history & heritage of India, this is the place !! Amazing collection of musical instruments, paintings, utensils, decorative doors, sculptures... The list is endless ! Those who have passion for history - keep minimum 3 hours at hand. Others can take a quick tour in 1 hour. I'm really proud of Kelkar Museum ! A must see for visitors from all over the world !!
3. Darshan Museum
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4.5 based on 1,080 reviews
FREE ENTRY TO ALL VISITORS --- Darshan is not really a 'museum' in the conventional sense of the term. Although it does what every museum does, keeps alive a memory, but at Darshan, it's done through 3D Holographics, Life-Like Statues, Realistic Sets, Hi-Def Audio, HD Video, Theatrical Lighting and much more!Darshan is the next step in story-telling. The visitor literally 'walks' into a scene and the scene 'plays out' before your eyes! Each scene is brought to life through realistic sets, and within the set are various props that help to recreate the scene before you. For the first time in the country has 3D Holographics been used in a show! Characters appear in thin air and act out scenes before your very eyes! A truly magical experience!Darshan tells the beautiful story of a Saint of Modern India, Sadhu T L Vaswani. He was a visionary, an educationist, a spiritual giant, a poet and much, much more! His life bore witness to the universal ideals of Unity, Brotherhood of all life, Compassion, Love for all, Peace. He inspired many to work for the cause of the independence of India alongside with Gandhi, he worked for women upliftment years before modern society did it, by starting a Women's Education Movement called the Mira Movement in Education. The Mira Movement in Education has now spread to many cities and thousands of young girls benefit from it. He was an animal rights activist, his birthday, 25th November, is celebrated as Animal Rights Day and crores of people pledge to abstain from food of violence on this day every year! He was a spiritual giant. He spread the Eternal Message of the Saints and Rishis amongst the common man and made the Divine accessible to everyone. Ever a believer in the Unity of All Life, He promoted no one religion but taught that all religions lead to but One Goal. The Paths are Many but the Goal is One! His spiritual poetry has been compiled into the largest compilation of Spiritual Poetry by a single author in the world! It is called the Nuri Granth and is revered by his followers as a storehouse of spiritual wisdom and knowledge.We invite you to come and experience His simplicity, His wisdom, His purity, His unique life at Darshan!
Reviewed By Vidhitraveller
We were astonished to see such a wonderful experience exists in Pune City A must visit for everyone TrulyA life changing experience Amazing use of technology...a spiritual journey... Staff is v Cooperative ,spaces are well maintained and properly sanitized
4. National War Museum
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Akshay345 - New Delhi, India
This place is a must-visit place especially during the weekend when they hold light and sound show in the evenings. The place is well maintained with courteous staff and the visit raises the national feeling. There is a tea shop, a souvenir shop located inside. One should not miss the paintball shooting and the wreath-laying ceremony. They have a nominated parking.
5. Blades of Glory Cricket Museum
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Its only and best cricket museum in the country and Asia largest from sir Donald bradman to Sachin tendulkar to virat kohli
Reviewed By KeshavChakraborty - Pune, India
Managed by Rohan Pute, this museum holds Limca book of records and became world famous due to it's huge collection of autographed bats, balls , T-shirts, Pads etc.
6. Studio Kaleido
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By imrankhan3387 - Pipariya, India
It's an art gallery for art lovers specially collection of paintings... It is very famous in pune so visit if are an art geek... You won't be disappointed...
7. Amazeum Children's Museum
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Pune's first Children's Museum! It packs in 8,500 sq. ft. of awesomeness for kids of all ages - from 6 months to 15 years old. Across 7 zones, little ones can play with science-based exhibits (air and water flow), explore a fascinating fort, build cool stuff with huge blocks, pretend to be chefs or doctors, create art masterpieces or make some groovy music!
Reviewed By poojaschitre - Mumbai, India
Amazing Amazeum Its a late post relating to last month ie Dec 2019. It was my daughter's 5th birthday and we were thinking of a good place which will be more of an entertainment for kids than adults. We shortlisted some venues with a thought of arranging play area ourselves or even some engagement activities or game zones. I actually called the Pavillion mall information desk to enquire about a game zone and I was introduced to this most amazing place "Amazeum" Excellent theme based learning for kids. It not only engages kids but also associates the fun element with learning. The focus on enhancing knowledge along with entertainment pr play is surely luring. What's the best part of this place? i) The staff - cant stop thanking them enough for being kind, supportive and engaging the kids all the time. I would specifically mention Sanket here who has not only been an excellent staff but also is a wonderful human. Some adults (sr citizens) were finding it difficult to take the steps to reach the actual floor where the set up is. Sanket made some special arrangements to ensure they can reach comfortably and ensured he is available throughout the evebt for us. Anytime we needed an enquiry he would just manage to be there for us despite handling the main desk for other regular visitors. He also was available till the end to guide us on the charges, complete the billing formalities quickly as kids were tired and also be there with our parents to drop them safely till the parking zone. I wonder anyone would ever go out of their way reflecting this kind gesture. Thanks a lot Sanket. All of us surely have and will always shower our blessings on you ! Great efforts and lovely team. ii) Hygiene - I have often witnessed in other such similar play zones the lack of focus on hygiene. But Amazeum far excels in this aspect too. The props and the entire play zone is very well maintained with good quality. Even with considerably good no of people, it will never lack in the hygienic aspect. The washrooms also are v well maintained and hence its surely a plis point to take yr kids or family here. iii) Party section - This is the best place for small gatherings or birthdays esp. Kids just enjoy being themselves, they are safe and the party hall is very cosy nicely split from the play section which can put the host at an ease. You can have your privacy despite the common regular visitors who aren't a part of your guest list. Infact people wont even reakise there is a party section right at the play zone unless you enquire. Hence no peeping toms and privacy maintained to core ! iv) Cooling or air conditioning - was simply superb. We never felt congested or suffocated even with huge crowd around. It was very well placed and the temperature was always set to a good level comforting all of us v) Food - Sassy Spoon cafe serves extremely good lip smacking food. Ashish from Sassy Spoon joins the "phenomenal staff" category like Sanket. He will not only guide you on the dishes that could be liked by kids and adults based on his experience but will also be genuine and transparent on his views expressed freely. I just blindly trusted Ashish and finalised the menu as well the cake per his recommendations. And trust me - it was super fabulous. The guests appreciated all the arrangements, food quality, taste over and again. Also, though it was a buffet served, the food items were really hot, fresh and refilled appropriately without any gaps. We never had to wait or prompt the staff for refilling the food items. All in all - a lovely experience and would definitely recommend this place to all for birthday parties & family celebrations. PS - my daughter is eagerly waiting for her next birthday so she gets a chance to celebrate here with her friends :)
8. Ambedkar Museum
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Raysinhaze - Pune, India
If you have a free weekend afternoon or want to refresh your memories on west was our history , this is your place Beautiful , serene, clean the museum is a treat. History story here starts from the vedas, evolution of mankind to the most recent Kashmir issues The entire museum is classified into long halls with pictures hung on walls that makes you literally take a walk down history lanes Every wall is beautiful in its capture However if you are not a history buff then this place is not for you. There is nothing else to do here The museum begins with a beautiful statue of Shivaji receiving his blessed sword from the Goddess (see pic) The manager here is an amazing person and will snap serve you as a guide. And expects nothing in return. There is no entry fee for the museum either An amazing beautiful place A must visit
10. Fire Brigade Museum
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Fire and rescue museum is run by Pune Municipal Corporation. Entry is free of cost. Opened in the year 2016 in the premises of Erandwane fire station. The two-storey museum is inspired by London’s Fire Brigade Museum. Ideal for short visit to educate young one's on fire and rescue.
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