Tilak Museum, situated in Narayan Peth on the second
floor of Kesari Wada is one of the most important museums in the city
of Pune. Dedicated to Lokmanya Tilak, the museum houses the pictures,
paintings, letters written by and to him and his personal belongings like
clothes, nutcrackers, footwear, the wall clock and library. One can also
find Tialk’s Genealogical Table and Horoscope, Juvenile pieces of works,
certificates, a replica of his study room and Mandela prison cell. Major
attraction of the museum is 'Gita Rahasya', the famous granth written
by Tilak in 'Mandale'. The biography and photographs related to him exhibited
in the museum gives a clear information about his life. The museum opens
from 10 am. to 01 pm. and from 03 pm. to 06 pm every day. Entrance is
free.
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