The Tribal Museum of Pune is one of the best places in town which showcases the life of the Maharashtrian Tribal Communities of India. Situated on the Queens Road in Pune, this museum exhibits the Sahayadri and Gondwana regions tribal community’s cultures. Through excellent documentation by means of photographs and artifacts one can witness the life cultures and customs of the very unusual tribal people like the Marai tribes, Bahiram tribes, Wagdheo tribes and Danteswari tribes of Maharashtra.

Tribal Museum at Pune is managed by the Tribal Research and Training Institute and very interestingly this unique museum unfolds the art, culture and day-to-day life of the various tribes of Sahyadri and Gondwana region. Amongst the displays one can have a glimpse of the traditional wash paintings, masks, basketry, images of deities, semi dioramic representation of tribal ecology and environment and musical instruments. All these exhibits in the museum looks real and live and speaks about the life of a common man, about their different languages their own food habits, taboos, and beliefs - in short distinct cultures. This museum is dedicated to the tribal communities living in the state, and stores some great facts on the different tribes of Maharashtra. If one wants to appreciate, explore and understand the rich tribal heritage of Maharashtra state, then the Tribal Museum is the place one must visit. Visitors Information Timings: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Closed on: Sundays and government holidays Entry: Free Photography: Allowed with permission Address : Tribal Research and Training Institute 28 Queens Garden, Pune, Maharashtra, India Phone: 020-26362071