Pune - Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum houses the one-man collection of Dr D.G. Kelkar. With over 20,000 objects on display, the collection is dedicated to the memory of his only son `Raja' who died a tragic death.

For over sixty years, Dr Kelkar, traveled throughout India to villages, tribal settlements, and temples to collect items that offer a glimpse into life in India.

Some of the items on display at the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum include musical instruments, kitchen utensils, paintings, coins, textiles, sculpture, ivory and toys.

The toys are a reflection from the 18th to 20th C and are made of wood, paper maché, and metal.

The kitchen items include utensils and equipment from diverse periods in time.

Strings, blowing and beating musical instruments are the main exhibits in this collection. They reflect Indian craftsmanship and feature musical instruments from famous Indian musicians.