Museum Address
28, Queen's Garden, Near Old Circuit House, Band Garden Road
When was the museum established?
1965
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
The Tribal Cultural Museum, part of the Tribal Research and Training Institute, Pune, showcases a wide variety of artefacts from the tribes of western India. The museum spans across two rooms and an outdoor space, where the huts of some of the tribal communities have been recreated. The museum seeks to explain the culture, traditions and the routines of these tribes, showcasing artwork, instruments, weapons and artefacts that are unique to them.
Some of the notable artefacts on display at the museum include tobacco containers, copper motifs, Pawara ornaments, pieces with Dokra work, as well as some Warli paintings. Even though the museum is primarily based on the tribes of western India, such as the Bhil and the Gond, the museum library has information about many other tribal communities around the country. The museum hosts a wide variety of resources for anybody pursuing studies relating to anthropology and ethnography of these communities.
This museum is owned and managed by the state government, and is a must-visit for anyone interested in anthropology, culture studies, sociology and ethnography.
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
Yes
Any other facilities
Library, Preservation Lab, Documetation
Conference/ Seminar hall
No
Who manages the museum?
State Government
Person-in-charge of the museum
Curator
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
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18.529769, 73.885843
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
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Entrance to the Research Institute and Museum
Description of the Image
The museum has recreated a Warli village in its garden, and this house is a part of it.
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A Warli house
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Handicraft made by the tribal communities of western India
Description of the Image
These weapons are made with an amalgamation of wood and metal and are still used by some of the tribes today.
Entry fee information
Adult- Rs. 10
Child- Rs. 5
Getting there
The museum is near RSI club and is accessible by bus, car and rickshaws. The closest main road is bund garden road, which hosts many bus stops. The research institute and museum is 7 minutes from the railway station and 30 minutes from the Pune airport.
Opening Days
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