| Place | Pune |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2012 |
| Museum Type | Sports / Memorabilia Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes (World's Largest |
| Address | Govind Gaurav Apartments., Swanand Society Lane 1, Sahakar Nagar 2, Swanand Society, Tulshibagwale Colony, Parvati Paytha, Pune, Maharashtra 411009 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Open Daily) |
| Entry Fee | General Public: ₹200 Children (under 2): Free School Groups: ₹50 - ₹100 |
Inaugurated on May 2, 2012, by Sachin Tendulkar, the museum was founded by Rohan Pate, an Under-19 cricketer. It was created to preserve the "golden moments" of the sport and inspire future generations. It holds a place in the Limca Book of Records and the World Record Academy.
The museum spans 5,000 sq. ft. and houses an astounding 75,000+ artifacts. The collection includes personally autographed bats, balls, jerseys, kits, caps, and shoes from over 450 international cricketers.
World Cup & Legend Zones: It features a unique collection of bats signed by every captain of a World Cup-winning team since 1975. It also houses a 100-miniature-bat display for Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 centuries and Sir Don Bradman's signed bat.
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/gz31QrZLzfE?si=wvricBOWwNn21JFU |
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| Video Courtesy | Blades of Glory |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The museum is uniquely located on the 3rd floor of a residential apartment building (Govind Gaurav Apartments). Despite its modest exterior, the interior is high-tech with climate control and spotlights highlighting the memorabilia. |
| Artifacts | Virat Kohli's 2016 record-breaking bat; Brett Lee's "torn" bowling shoes; Muttiah Muralitharan's 800th wicket ball; MS Dhoni's 2011 World Cup jersey; Evolution of bats (1720s to present); signed equipment from the 2000th Test match. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes (A global destin |
| Contact Details |
+91 98224 54567 +91 86699 21599 |
| Email ID | business@bladesofglory.net |