Museum Address
Ambedkar Sanskritik Bhavan, Maldhakka Chowk, Mangalwar Peth
City
State
Maharashtra
Pin Code
411001
Email
Phone Number
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
Housing a vast variety of sculptures of Buddha made up of wood, metal and marble, the museum has one large gallery and is located in Ambedkar Bhavan. The curator, Dilip Wankhede has collected over 1200 statues of Buddha and several rare photographs of Babasaheb Ambedkar.
The museum is located in the Dr Ambedkar Sanskrutik Bhavan and is open for everyone, without an entry fee. Dr Ambedkar converted to Buddhism to move away from the hierarchical caste structure of Hinduism that leads to the oppression of lower castes. Buddha holds immense importance for a vast majority of Dalits in the country. This museum hosts an extensive collection of Buddha sculptures that Dilip Wankhede has procured and curated from all around the world over the years.
Photography
No
Videography
No
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
No
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
No
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Auditorium
No
Conference/ Seminar hall
No
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
No
Who manages the museum?
State Government
Person-in-charge of the museum
Curator
First Name
Dilip
Last Name
Wankhede
Mobile no.
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
18.5251774, 73.8676339
Is the museum currently closed?
No
Image for museum exterior/building
Gallery Images
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Getting there
The museum is located within the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Sanskrutik Bhavan, a state cultural centre. It is easily accessible by bus, cab and rickshaw. The closest bus stop is Maldhakka Chowk. It is 5 minutes away from the station and 30 minutes from Pune Airport.
Opening Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Opening Time
11:00 a.m.
Closing Time
05:00 p.m.