Pune Tribal Museum

The Pune Tribal Museum holds collections from 47 different tribal groups in Maharashtra, including traditional clothing, jewelry, musical instruments, and tools. The objects are arranged to show the range of skills and practices these communities developed over time.

It was established in 1962 and began exhibiting objects in 1965 as part of efforts to document indigenous communities. The institute behind it focused on collecting and preserving the material traditions of these groups.

The collection features warli paintings, bamboo crafts, masks, and household items that show how these tribal groups lived and worked. Walking through the galleries, you see the practical skills and artistic traditions that shaped their daily lives.

The museum sits near Pune railway station on Queen's Road, making it straightforward to find. Morning visits tend to be quieter and allow you to spend time with the collections without rushing.

Warli painting, a geometric art form from this region, uses simple patterns to show scenes from daily life and nature. This ancient technique is still practiced by only a handful of artisans today.