Tribal Cultural Museum

The Tribal Cultural Museum is located within the Tribal Research and Training Institute premises in Camp, Pune. Established in 1962 and opened for display in 1965, it preserves and exhibits the material culture of Maharashtra's tribal communities. The museum houses over 1,300 artifacts representing approximately 47 tribes, including Warli paintings, musical instruments, jewelry, and recreated tribal huts. It serves as a significant resource for anthropology and ethnography studies related to western Indian tribes.

Visitors can explore two indoor rooms and an outdoor space featuring recreated tribal huts. Displays include artifacts such as tobacco containers, copper motifs, Pawara ornaments, Dokra work, Warli paintings, masks, weapons, household utensils, and musical instruments from tribes like the Bhil and Gond. The museum provides insight into the daily routines, traditions, and artistic expressions of Maharashtra's indigenous communities. Photography is permitted with prior permission.

Established in 1962 as an extension of the Tribal Research and Training Institute, the museum began public displays in 1965. It was founded to preserve the artistic and cultural heritage of Maharashtra's tribal populations and has served as a documentation center for tribal life for over six decades.

The museum is dedicated to preserving the artistic, poetic, and material culture of Maharashtra's indigenous tribal communities. It documents the traditions, rituals, and everyday life of groups such as the Bhil and Gond, serving as an educational resource for understanding the state's diverse tribal heritage.