System for Museums & Archives for Research and Access to Knowledge
| Place | Pune |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2005 |
| Museum Type | Biographical / Historical / Revolutionary |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | 03/08/484, Gandhi Peth, Prabhat Colony, Chinchwad Gaon, Chinchwad, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411033 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Daily) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Established in 2005 (Phase I) and significantly expanded in 2025, the museum is located in the Chapekar Wada. It was jointly developed by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and the Krantiveer Chapekar Smarak Samiti to preserve the legacy of the brothers who were martyred for India's independence.
The museum spans a newly expanded six-story complex and the original traditional Wada. It houses a massive collection of photographs, murals, and infographics detailing the lives of over 2,000 revolutionaries, many of whom are unsung heroes of the freedom struggle.
14 Life-size Tableaus: The museum features high-tech interactive dioramas depicting 14 pivotal episodes from the Chapekar brothers' lives. It also houses the Devghar (private temple) and a Litho Press used by the brothers, along with AI-integrated displays inaugurated in May 2025.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The Wada was in ruins until 1997 when the Smarak Samiti, led by Padma Shri Girish Prabhune, took over its restoration. The latest phase (National Museum) was inaugurated on May 18, 2025, featuring advanced audio-visual and immersive storytelling technology. |
| Artifacts | Revolutionary weapons (swords and vintage guns); Personal letters and rare photographs; Original household items from the 19th-century Wada; Life-size metal statues of the three brothers at the entrance; Historical maps of 1890s Pune. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 90112 40547 / +91 93220 85971 |
| Email ID | krantitirth1@gmail.com |
