Raja Dinkar Kelkar

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum – established in 1962 by Dinkar Gangadhar Kelkar (1896 – 1990), he was an renowned Marathi poet, and spent much of his life travelling and collection arts and crafts from all over India.

In 1975, Dinkar donated his collection to the state government as a permanent museum dedicated to his son in his remembrance, Raja, who died at the early Age.

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is housed in a magnificent red and green Rajasthan style building. The museum has a wonderful collection of artifacts. One can see the Peshwa and other miniatures, a coat of armour made of fish scales, an impressive collection of musical instruments, carved doors and windows, hookah pipes, strange locks, oil lamps and a wonderful collection of betel nut cutters.

On the ground floor are displayed household vessels (of 18th and 19th century) made of terracotta, copper and brass and brought from Different States.