Kaneri Museum — Attraction in Maharashtra

The best museum I have ever seen depicting the rural life particularly on all aspects of society and culture, depicting caste system, occupational categories, pattern of livelihood, agriculture and agricultural practices, art and crafts, resources of Livelihood, recreational activities and games, common and daily activities in the village life and so on. Superb museum and my great regards to the great artists showing each model as if they are live and most natural as if they are live. Most impressive museum. Most educative to our younger generation as many of the rural practices and their traditional knowledge is disintegrating now a days. Most impressed by the Goshala and Gurukul and the educational system. My great regards and pranams to the Guruji and the heritage of Kadasiddheshwar Swamijis the who have sacrificed their whole life for development of the Mutt and devoted their life for the betterment of human mankind, bringing awareness in the human society and masses of all castes and creeds. Great regards for their social service in case of natural calamities and other exigencies. Kind regards to every one who are working as most devoted swayam sevaks or Karyakarta in the premises. Well organised and most neat and...

Kaneri Museum, also known as Siddhagiri Museum, is a fantastic destination to explore, especially if you’re visiting with kids. It offers a unique and enriching experience, blending history, culture, and creativity in an engaging way.

The museum’s highlight is its life-sized statues, which are crafted with incredible attention to detail. These statues vividly depict rural life, creating a mesmerizing scene of an old village. Walking through these displays feels like stepping back in time, offering insights into traditional Indian lifestyles and values.

The space is vast, giving visitors plenty of room to wander and take in the intricate details of each exhibit. To fully appreciate the museum, you’ll need at least 2 hours, so plan your visit accordingly.

Kaneri Museum is not just educational but also a creatively stimulating place that appeals to both adults and children. The effort put into recreating the village scene and other displays is commendable, making it a visual and cultural treat.

If you’re in Kolhapur, this is a must-visit spot. It’s a perfect mix of fun and learning, providing an experience that’s both memorable and enriching. Highly recommended for families and anyone interested in art, culture,...

Amazing place to visit with kids. Actually this place offers in abundance for everyone be it kid, nature lover, spiritually inclined person or one who is interested in Indian history n culture . It has beautiful open garden and huge enclosure only for indoor plants. It has huge kids play area with swings, slides n other playing equipments. Indoor museum with statues of our ancient scientists n Vedic doctors. Outdoor museum with statues depicting rural lifestyle including daily routine religious ceremonies, village fair n festivals. Outdoor games which r on the verge of extinction. It has ancient lord Shiv temple Khadi udyog center to buy hand crafted sovereigns. It has small canteen for package drinking water n some package chips n biscuits. It takes around 2 to 3 hours to view this place. It is not advisable for old age person n persons suffering from knee pain or one who has any kind of difficulty in walking. As it has only walking track. However lord Shiv temple is accessible by road in vehicle. Best time to visit is in morning or late afternoo. As most of the museum is in outdoor it will b difficult to go around under...