Nice building..But there should be proper cleaning of objects and specimens, they are covered with dust..Certain good things are here but if did not meet the expectations of a museum.. Only last 2-4 sections are good and interesting including Ancient weapons and animals.

Dont waste your time by going there, cz its closed. No one had any information, when is going to open. No one is even bothered to update this on website/Google etc.

Founded in the year 1890, Mahatma Phule Museum is one of the must-visit Pune tourist attractions for history buffs. Earlier established as Lord Ray Museum, the museum was renamed as Mahatma Phule Museum in the year 1968. The museum makes for an interesting trip as one can see various collections of industrial products, agricultural items and handicraft pieces in this museum.

Amazing Place to Visit with various antique and cultural artifacts

Great. Nic place to pass time.

Located on the main road easily accessible in the corner. Parking space is aplenty. Museum has wide variety of collections but limited exhibits under each category. Most of the artifacts are from pre independence era. Maintenance is not proper. Less footfall even during the weekends. They have models and portraits related to Pune region showcasing the areas development post independence. Entrance will have a huge crocodile skin extracted in 1870. Needs improvement.

Mahatma Phule Museum is a museum located in Pune, a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1] It was founded in 1890 and was then called the Poona Industrial Museum, and subsequently it was named Lord Reay Museum. In 1968 it was renamed as Mahatma Phule MuseumTOI news story quotes the present administrator of the museum Rajeev Vilekar thus: Gharpure was curator at the museum from 1930-1954. His contributions to the museum have been immense... one of the halls here has his name in his honour.[2] A Toledo Blade news story reports the visit to Toledo in March 1948, of B.V. Gharpure, curator of what it calls Lord Reay Maharashtra Industrial Museum, Bombay. The story quotes Gharpure stating that the purpose of the museum is teaching an unschooled population in modern methods of agriculture, engineering and science. It reports that the Gharpure was on a year-long international tour that would also take him to Russia and Germany.

This is a small museum which is located on ground floor, nothing really historical or any unique item present in this museum, if you have visited museum around the globe you will disappointed with the state of building and items on display.Although Pune was the capital of Maratha Empire and has produced leaders like Phules, Tilaks etc but there isnt a single museum in city which shows this rich history.Request PMC to convert this museum into world class museum as Pune is Oxford of East and lot of foreign students visit our city and also we have many IT companies and alot of foreign client visit Pune and we need to show our legacy to the world.

Small museum located in heart of city.Easy to find, with couple of additional places to visit nearby, this could be helpful for parents for a days out.The museum is considerably old and with little government funding and no additional point of attraction added since the time of freedom, one can expect little as compared to scientific museums next generation kids would prefer to visit.But if you want appreciate the old timer creativity, drop by any time.

Nice musuem. Can be maintained well. Currently looked after by government. Contains artifacts and fossils from old generation. Nominal entry fees of Rs.10 only per person. Should be a little more organized.

The Mahatma Phule Vastu Sangrahalaya was first established in 1890 as the Poona Industrial Museum. Later, it was renamed to Lord Reay Museum, before being called Mahatma Phule Museum in 1968. Though Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was a great Indian social reformer who worked extensively for the anti-caste movement and womens emancipation, the museum does not have anything to do with him. It displays models, charts, pictures, machines, and taxidermy of various wildlife species. It broadly covers the disciplines of forestry, agriculture, natural history, armoury, handicraft, geology, engineering, industries, and architecture in Indian history.While the armoury belongs to the Mughal and Maratha periods, the taxidermy section covers a vast expanse of evolution in Indian species of animals, reptiles, and birds. Several hydro-electric and irrigation projects, in addition to models of architectural marvels like the Taj Mahal, have also been displayed.The museum has a library, though it is not accessible to the public.If youre a museum lover and history aficionado like me, this is the place I would highly recommend you visit and recall history classes. Mahatma Phule Museum is a treat to see all the Statues, paintings, jewelry, architecture, and many more things from different eras in our nation which is so culturally rich and has centuries of history.The museum is well-maintained, has ample parking space and good security. Photography inside the museum premises is not allowed, however, I was given prior permission from the PMC authorities.The Entry Fees is 10 rupees per person and the Visiting Hours are from 09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. The museum is closed on Wednesdays and Public holidays.To sum up, I would highly recommend visiting this gorgeous museum in the heart of Pune. The works of art are definitely a must-see and I’m sure it is worth a visit especially for children, who can have fun by learning about the history of India.

Superb museum to visit, 10 rupee entry fees. Knowledge peovide for children as well as almost to all people. Great place to visit. Car parking is available.

Mahatma fule musium is very popular musium in Pune. This is a great place to visit. Their are many painting and old military equipment. Guns, talwars and other olds things. Horticulture are main attraction of this musium. Their are old farming and other old equipment. Parking is free. Entry fees per person is rs 10. This is great place. Located in shiwaji ngar. You can easily go by public transport.

Lots and lots of information to be read, seen and taken in. All information from Stone Age History to Historical war weapons upto Modern world Gizmos seen here. Amazing stuffed animals and birds display. All information on Human body, coconut tree products, Plastic, Silk, cotton, metals, geodites, hydro power project, to what not.... OMG! Took me more than 2 hours to read them all. Finally I was taken aback by 18-20 feet Crocodile skin display, which was my favourite.

Best museum....you get some more knowledge... You definitely not bored here if you hungry to get knowledge....

Very less number of exhibits and the maintenance is also not up to the mark. There is no working models present. There is an entry fee of Rs. 10 for adults. They wont permit photography also.

Its is a very nice place contains lots of history in it. its not so big but it is very nice and contains each part of ancient world liked it best place to go when you have no place to go and when you are bored and also best thing about it is that the entry is free of cost

Nice Museum. Lots of things to learn while visiting the museum.

The museum has good collection for novice visitors,it is worth to spend hour or two,The Engineering section along with Natural History, Ivory Artefacts, Specimen of different types of rocks, coconut art, are worth mentioning,The museum needs to be upgraded,

Great experience.Yesterday i visited this place and was amazed. Lots and ampel amount of old customs and culture is highlighted. Many old articles,idols,paintings,agricultural equipement, and many more. Must visut

Amazing place to see different types of swords, animals, birds and other interesting things.

Historical place... Expected that i can see more things about Mahatma Phule...but there are very few related to them...but overall nice place..there are many things to see... Awesome place

Museum contains every part of the day to day life. It contains science , technology , nature , weapons , sea treasure etc. Current entry fee is 10 Rs per person. Very good maintenance.

Good museum but not very big

Maintained and decorated, very less as compared to other museums that Ive visited. Parking 🅿 and washroom is present. Entry fee is Rs. 10.

The superb collection of rare ancient weapons,Talwar,and other all things

Nice place you should see once

Affordable place to visit in Pune City. 10 rs per person. Also library is there. Photography is not allowed in the museum.

Mahatma Phule Museum is a museum located in Pune, a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was founded in 1890 and was then called the Poona Industrial Museum, and subsequently it was named Lord Reay Museum. In 1968 it was renamed as Mahatma Phule Museum.The museum contains sections that contain some pictures, charts, models and machines and science models. The displays are related to industry and engineering, geology and minerals, handicrafts and cottage industries, agriculture, forestry, natural history and armoury. The armoury has weapons of the Mughal and Maratha period. There are charts that detail various forts in Pune district. The natural history section has a taxidermy collection of various species of animals, birds, insects, snakes and fishes. The industrial section has models of Indian hydro-electric and irrigation projects and oil refining methods that explain scientific agriculture.The museum has housed a library since its inception. It contains books that cover a variety of subjects, especially those on ancient technologies and museology.

The location was good but they need to well organized.there are few historical things need a maintance.

Good place for historic information for youngsters.

Its good for school student.

You can find many ancient things , different art work, information about animals and birds.Very good place for children.I will list some things I saw there-1. Ancient paintings2. Guns and pistols3. Rifles4. Different type of snails and corals5. Swards and Shields6. Artistic brass boxes7. Different weapons used at time of Maratha empire8. Glass objects9. Stone carving10. Fossils and metallic ores11. Production of gramophone record12. Types of locks13. Nail drawing14. Prototype of old oil mills15. Horn of animals16. Different types of birds, animals, fishes, snakes, butterflies, insects, etc17. Kay production and its uses18. Vegetable fibre and their uses19. Art in wood20. Uses of bamboo and cane21. Useful fibres from wood22. Various types of timber23. Papers from vegetable fibre24. Equipments used for farming25. Art in coconut shell26. Production and uses of plywood27. Old charts used in physics, chemistry and biology28. Art in horn29. Different types of rock30. Sandalwood carving31. Art in grass , leaves, bronze and copperware32. Types of leather33. Art in lacquer work34. Production of cultured pearls35. Art bidariware36. Warli village37. Artistic dolls

It has collection of old handicrafts, tools, paintings, weapons, etc. It will take around 45 mins to wander the whole museum. You would enjoy the models of preserved animals. The entry fee is only 10rs.

1. I have visited this place as a student in 1994, and it was well maintained and a well kept place.Now when I visited it again today in 2018, it feels as if a back closet of Mayor of Pune. He has used cupboards here to discard and display mementos which are of no significant historic or museum value.2. The way maintenance is being done is deteriorating the value of exhibits placed here. E.g. the Elephant skull is placed really pathetically. And the exhibit cupboards when painted, the items were not removed and have gotten paint stains. Very unprofessional.3. No professional curator is posted and neither being consulted for upkeep of the exhibits which is eminent the way standards have gone down.4. The way employees of the museum speak or treat the visitors is really shocking and unimaginable, as there is basic lack of courtesy and false sense of unassigned authority by them.5. Most exhibits are donated by eminent personalities of pre-indepence era, and are really Ill treated. Paintings and posters do have historic and monetary value which needs to be understood. So it is highly recommended that someone might take it up in good sense and either post someone with credible knowledge of history and historical items or teach the poorly qualified staff about it.Shockingly saddened by the poor state of affairs here.

Historical FeelLarge AtmosphereRealistic Animals modelGood for visit in pune.some pictures, charts, models and machines and science models. The displays are related to industry and engineering, geology and minerals, handicrafts and cottage industries, agriculture, forestry, natural history and armoury. The armoury has weapons of the Mughal and Maratha period. There are charts that detail various forts in Pune district. The natural history section has a taxidermy collection of various species of animals, birds, insects, snakes and fishes. The industrial section has models of Indian hydro-electric and irrigation projects and oil refining methods that explain scientific agriculture.[

Good museum with lots of ancient things to view. Kids will enjoy it.

Nice place for visitors and for graduate students library is also there...!!!

Great Mahtama Phule Museum and library

Nice collection... specially lion n lioness🦁

Ok - ok

Nice wonderfulThere is no more words to describe this wonderful musium

Founded in the year 1890, Mahatma Phule Museum is one of the must-visit Pune tourist attractions for history buffs. Earlier established as Lord Ray Museum, the museum was renamed as Mahatma Phule Museum in the year 1968.Show lessThe museum makes for an interesting trip as one can see various collections of industrial products, agricultural items and handicraft pieces in this museum. Although the place has been about 118 years old now, it presents the old-world charm in the most amazing way to the tourists. If you wish to know more about the unique culture and rich heritage of India, Mahatma Phule Museum is a very educational experience for the tourists. Other notable and interesting collections which one can see here include brassware, stone carvings, marble statues, oil painting, textiles, body samples of animals from seals to elephants and so on.Location: 1204/10, Ghole Road, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra Best Time to visit: The museum can be visited by the tourists throughout the year. Entry fee: There is no entry fee to visit the museum Timings: The timings are from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. The museum remains closed on Wednesdays. .

Beauty of Indian history ..

Good place to visit . Entry charges are only 10 Rs .

Best museam having lot of historical things as well as you can learn about science maharashtrian culture .It has many historical guns.

Good for know history and all

Its very good

It’s good for education

It is small sized museum, but it is worth to visit atleast ones.

Its one of awesome museum in pune there is several things of history and different types of cultural painting,royal painting gifts, usually things which is used in day to day life of history.Different types of war weapons.

Very nice place

Good experience and a lot of information available. But the overall ambience is low , low lighting and maintenance.

Nice collection of artifacts

Nice collection.

Very nice mussium with library

Nice museum

Closed due to covid

Good library

Good for kids upto 12 years. Esp. on weekends or in vacation time. Ticket is 10 RS. For Adults.What you can see here,Stuffed and preserved wild animals and birdsAncient Arms and ammunitionWooden carvings, furniture, handmade things.Various Miniature modelsAnd many such things.1 hour is more than enough for a visit.

Superb collection of Ancient history.

Stellar collection. Youd never know its size from the street. Jam-packed - plan on lots of time, especially if you know something about local history. One key place this museum could improve is in the lack of interpretive information. I got a lot out of it because I was there with a local friend who was extremely well-informed. But on your own, its just a large collection of beautiful objects. Maybe a rental audio guide, more plaques, etc. Maybe even an identifiable docent on each floor? Really do take the time. Youll be happy you

A place where one can know about history

Good maintain, ones everyone should visit

Nice little museum of history. Has collection of swords and armors.Good place to spend 1 to 2 hrs. Big premise well maintained. Lots of trees. It has a big hall on second gloor and some libraries and lecture hall.Parking is free and tickets to museum is 10 rupees.

So had been to this place on 23rd Feb 2020, it really hasn’t got anything special to boast about and is very basic and is deteriorating. Only go to this place if you have kids along with you as it might be a good experience for them and the entry charge is 10 rupees. It has ample parking space so no worries there.

Very good

A beautiful place to visit. Many ancient things are there. Many old models of engines and machines are available in good condition. Its a suitable place for school children to visit and have fun there... There are many handcrafted things. One can buy those things at reasonable prices. Entry charges are also not so high.

Best place history

This museum is not so well maintained. The entry ticket is cheap at INR 10 per person. But the artifacts on display here would be thoroughly enjoyed by school children specially. I found this place very fascinating even as an adult. This place contains a large variety of items on display - animals, birds, insects, modals of industrial processes, handicrafts, rocks, etc. I could easily relate most of the items back to the topics we studied in school days. Hence, I believe that as growing up, children from local schools must be brought here as seeing things before them would really help them to enjoy their course at school and learn better.

Wonderful place... Good place for spending time ... The museum has lot of things which will also helps in study related activities....People can plan a study tour to this museum.

I liked it very much. In this place you see almost all types , variety to see. It is knowledgeable, historical, and modern depictions are also there.from science to animals , birds, power plants, everything.

It was mind blowing showing the everything..... From past to future....Everyone should visit this nice place

Nice little museum. Has some pretty old artefacts. Decent collections. Good maintenance. You can spend atleast an hour if you plan to visit at an easy pace. But not more than an hour.

Good collection of art, craft, weapon, machinery etc.. specially i like the stuffed lion couple, leapord and other animals and birds very precise work done but museum need more care and renovation.Good parking space, washroom available, 10Rs entry fees.

The museum is very fascinating, even though the tall building, the exhibition is only at the ground floor. There are various animals at display along with old Kiloskar machines. Some artifacts are mesmerizing though I was disappointed with the placement and it requires more care.

Good collection but poorly maintained .Its got an impressive campus in the prime location with ample space for amenities and parking. Sadly the negligence by government is clearky visible.Historians and art collectors would enjoy kids may not like the ambience.Entry is just Rs 10/- for adults and free for kids .Parking is free.

Good one.parents should take their children for here to make them understand old things

This is a great place to visit and there are variety of things you cam see and get information like handicraft and science nd technology and art and animals and maharashtra art and culture too. Many thing here that camnot be describe in words. But awesome place to visit. 😄

Lack of details and information of the things shown there. Most of the things dont have any kind of history. just waste of space. its possible to make this valuable space more productive and special. Need upgrade as soon as possible.

Its must see for kids. At least once. Not an international tourist attraction though. But worth visiting. I enjoyed it.

Well...it looks small at first but you will get to see what it really is when you start exploring it. It has alot sections like Irrigation, Ores,Animals ,Geology, etc and small sections for Glass work, handloom, Chinaware, Bamboo work Well if you are a museum fan then you can easily spend an hour there.As I went alone, I think there were no guide or something to ask about the things kept so I think it lacked a bit in keeping the information about the usage of things like silk, or bamboo to really deliver the purpose of keeping it there .

A wonderful industrial museum for all, includes science stuffs, engines, instruments, machines, tools, charts and diagrams. It also has exhibits of stuffed animals, birds, fish, insects, fossils etc. Minerals, crystals, stones etc are also displayed. Few art exhibits, sculptures, paintings are also there. There are rooms for weapons, handicrafts and cottage industry.It is a must visit place in Pune City.Children and students will be fascinated at the exhibits. If you are a someone obsessed with old technologies and instruments, this is the place to visit.10 rupees tickets allow you to enter the museum. It is closed on Monday. And open all other days. There is a small shed outside the museum building, where you can sit and read magazines and newspapers, provided for free.The museum staffs are polite and helps you to go through the gallery, explaining things. Rare machines and instruments, some a few centuries old and not able to spot now, are kept there.

A very good place to see the history of India.A large numbers of artifacts and much more to see.Good place for the visitors.But a little bit lacunae in this museum.But quite good.

Good classic place and collectible to show kids and to encourage curiosity in them about many different things in museum ..

Very less number of people visit this. Not much to see and not well maintained. Very less lighting. 10rs ticket. You can spend 10 min to 30 min max.

Nice placeBut the people who work there are not that much good in response and behaves very rudely ..

Loved to visit this place. It is well maintained, but some place is under conatruction. Lots of animals and birds stuff. Anyonce can see clay arts and articrafts and much more. For small children this would be a good place to visit and see the things they might have not seen. Collection is good from historical to animals to articrafts to engineering.

Great avenue where many Art of Living courses are organised. Its like the main centre of Art of Living in Pune.

Despite being not maintained as it deserves, the museum has a lot of taxidermy, industrial, biological and historical pieces worth looking. The maintenance is quite low, but you cant blame the museum for it - the state of Indias museums are like that everywhere. But despite its low maintenance, its a place worth visiting.

Superb..!!

* for variety of rare collections** for the hanging crocodile skin at the entrance*** for helpful staffs and affordable ticket price for the adults**** for not filled or overfilled with people or things

Small museum but interesting one. Have variety of animals, bird species found. Also have some historical guns, rifles, swords to watch out for. Recommended for school children where they can see types of minerals, energy processes, historical arts etc which they learn in textbooks can actually see it.

Mahatma Phule museum is a mixed collection of objects from taxidermy to fossils, from technological archives showing the ball bearings to various kinds of abrasives. All in all, a jumble of information. Good for schools to visit. Maintenance is not so good. Parking is available. Entry fees is just RS 10

Loved it

It is now ce place to visit. It has historical information as well as information of traditionak art and cukture

Museum was amazing there are so many things kept before times..

Best musium and library you eill never feel bored to visit here historical social ancient Maharashtra and many more

Superb museum to visit, 10 rupee entry fees. Knowledge peovide for children as well as almost to all people.

A must visit once in Pune.Throws light on the rich history of Punes culture and heritage