MUSEUM TRAIL

The museums here not just display the history and heritage of Pune, but also some of the quirkiest objects.

10 Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

(rajakelkarmuseum. org) houses more than 20,000 artefacts from the personal collection of Dr. DG Kelkar. The displays at the threestorey building here include artwork, musical instruments, and writing tools as well as sculptures dating back to the 14th century. The museum at

11 Tribal Research & Training Institute (trti.

maharashtra.gov.in) provides a glimpse into the cultures of various tribes of Maharashtra, through jewellery, musical instruments, and other artefacts. The 12 National War Memorial Southern Command was built in 1997 and displays arms, uniforms, and war artefacts, including MiG-23BN used in the Kargil War. 13 Joshi’s Museum of Miniature Railways is a collection

of miniature train models, displayed in a miniature city with a miniature railway system. It also houses a railway-themed restaurant. One of the largest museums

dedicated to cricket, the 14 Blades of Glory Cricket Museum has an impressive collection of over 30,000 cricket items, including a large collection of autographs by famous cricketers.