Kolhapur | 02.02.202002.02.2020 | 10:30 am ~ 12:00 pm

Trailing through the Galleries of Town Hall Museum

About the walk

This event is ticketed. 

 

The historic city of Kolhapur is home to Shri Ambabai (Goddess Mahalaxmi). There are many gems hidden in and around the city, one of them being the Town Hall Museum. The Town Hall building is situated in the heart of the city with lush green gardens and a botanical park covering almost 8 acres of area. An administrative building during British era, the museum was designed by British architect Charles Mant, who also designed the Laxmi Vilas Palace of the Gayakwad Sarkar in Baroda. The construction represents the neo-gothic architecture which was in vogue during the nineteenth century in India. 

The building was converted into a museum a few decades ago.  It was recently renovated as well .      

There are seven corridors or galleries, each dedicated to archaeological relics such as      metallic artefacts, sculptures, ivory filigree, sandalwood work, weapons, paintings, old coins and photos. Information and photos of historic monuments, places, customs and traditions of Kolhapur city are also on display in this museum. The area around the museum holds some rare species of flora that adds to the beauty of the site.      


   

 

Walk Date
Meeting Time
10:15 am
Event Date
Event Time
10:30 am ~ 12:00 pm

In Partnership With

Virasat - Indian Heritage Initiative
Virasat

About the walk

This event is ticketed. 

 

The historic city of Kolhapur is home to Shri Ambabai (Goddess Mahalaxmi). There are many gems hidden in and around the city, one of them being the Town Hall Museum. The Town Hall building is situated in the heart of the city with lush green gardens and a botanical park covering almost 8 acres of area. An administrative building during British era, the museum was designed by British architect Charles Mant, who also designed the Laxmi Vilas Palace of the Gayakwad Sarkar in Baroda. The construction represents the neo-gothic architecture which was in vogue during the nineteenth century in India. 

The building was converted into a museum a few decades ago.  It was recently renovated as well .      

There are seven corridors or galleries, each dedicated to archaeological relics such as      metallic artefacts, sculptures, ivory filigree, sandalwood work, weapons, paintings, old coins and photos. Information and photos of historic monuments, places, customs and traditions of Kolhapur city are also on display in this museum. The area around the museum holds some rare species of flora that adds to the beauty of the site.      


   

 

Led By

Indraneel Bankapure

Meeting Time

10:15 AM

Meeting point

Entrance of the Town Hall Museum, near CPR Hospital

Nearest Bus/Metro station

N/A

Disclaimer

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Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • Entry Fees: Rs. 10 to the museum to be borne by the participant  
  • Photography inside museum is not allowed
  • We will need to remove footwear to enter the museum
  • The site is accessible from all parts of the city but parking might be a problem there