Tribal Cultural museum,Pune — Attraction in Pune

A Hidden Gem Showcasing India’s Tribal Heritage

The Tribal Cultural Museum in Pune is a peaceful and informative place that offers a deep glimpse into the lives, traditions, and cultures of Maharashtra’s tribal communities. From traditional clothing, tools, and musical instruments to detailed dioramas of tribal homes and ceremonies, the exhibits are thoughtfully arranged and educational.

The museum is not very large, but it's well-maintained and quiet—perfect for a short, meaningful visit (about 1 to 1.5 hours). Photography is allowed in some areas, which is great for those who enjoy documenting cultural heritage.

A few areas for improvement:

Signage and explanations could be more detailed or multilingual to help visitors better understand the context.

It would be even better with guided tours or interactive sections, especially for younger visitors.

Overall, a must-visit if you're interested in anthropology, history, or indigenous cultures. Definitely worth stopping by...

Ticket price per person is 50 rs (Year2023) Toilet 🚽, Bathroom also available. Museum contain five section

1. Photographes of 18 tribes
2. Agricultural and hunting tools 3)Tribal art and craft
3. Ornaments
4. Hut section

The State of Maharashtra ranks second in India, as regards the size of tribal population. Maharashtra,s tribal population is 85.77 lakhs .Out of the 45 tribes in Maharashtra , it is observed that tribes such as  Warlis, Bhils, Pawaras, Kokanas, Thakars, Gonds, Madias, Korkus & Mavchis have developed multiple art & craft forms.

The Tribal Cultural Museum was established in the campus of Tribal Research & Training Institute, Pune in 1965. Since then continuous efforts have been made to collect exhibits & update the museum depicting tribal life & culture of Maharashtra State. There are about 1359 articles...

Such a beautiful, informative but underrated place. If you are in Pune do visit the place with kids so they understand our culture and get information regarding various tribes in our country and state. Each item is visibly labelled so there is no need to lookout for a guide. Tickets are rs 10 for adults, a very nominal amount for such a great place!! Staff is cooperative and helpful. They have ample of parking space. We visited on the weekday so there was no rush at all. Take your kids and family to enjoy the diversity of our...