Chapekar Museum

Museum Address
Gandhi Peth, Prabhat Colony,
Chinchwad Gaon, Pimpri-Chinchwad,
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Pin Code
411033
Email
krantitirth1@gmail.com
Phone Number
9011240547
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
Yes
First Name
Sideshwar
Last Name
Ingle
Mobile Number
9011240547
When was the museum established?
2005
Main category
Personalia
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.

Located in the beautiful Chapekar Wada, the Chapekar Museum tells the history of a few Maharashtrian freedom fighters, focussing on the life of the Chapekar brothers. Damodar Hari, Balkrishna Hari and Vasudev Hari Chapekar had come with their family to Chinchwad in 1830. The museum hosts a range of beautiful maps, infographics, photographs and statues of some of the legends of the Indian freedom movement.

The wada was converted into a museum to mitigate its deteriorating condition. It has been jointly constructed by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and the Chapekar Smarak Samiti. At the museum, one can see a large variety of articles used by freedom fighters, such as swords, guns, etc. It also houses a devghar (temple) made by the Chapekar Brothers.

Photography
Yes
Videography
Yes
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
No
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
No
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
No
Library and archives services
No
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?
Non-profit Organization
Person-in-charge of the museum
Director
First Name
Girish
Last Name
Prabhune
Mobile no.
9766325082
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.

18.6267319, 73.7798988

Is the museum currently closed?
No
Image for museum exterior/building
The Chapekar Wada
Gallery Images
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Description of the Image

This is a metal statue of the three Chapekar Brothers that is paced right at the entrance of the museum. It is made of a copper-coloured metal.

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Statue of the Chapekar Brothers
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Description of the Image

The Chapekar Wada was home to the Chapekar brothers. This picture has been taken from inside the wada.

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Inside the Chapekar Wada
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Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Getting there
The Chapekar Wada lies in Chinchwad Gaon, on the fringes of Pune. It can be reached by cab or rickshaws. The closest bus stop in Chinchwad. However, in areas closer to the museum there is limited bus connectivity due to narrow and winding roads.
The museum is an hour from the railway station and 50 minutes from the airport.
Opening Days
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Opening Time
09:00 a.m.
Closing Time
07:00 p.m.