Potential and Scope for Museum Development

 It is important to know that the priceless collection
single-handedly gathered by Padmashree Dr. D. G. Kelkar for 60 years contains twenty thousand (20,000) rare artifacts and stands as one of the richest Museums of folk art in the world. Unfortunately,out of these, only 2,500 (12.5 %) artifacts are on display. So the bulk of Dr. Kelkar’s collection remains unseen - and therefore, unsung. Considering the present stock of 18,000 artifacts (approximately 88 %) which are lying in stores within the Museum, the real collection of the Museum remains unexposed.

The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum has outgrown its premises. It does not have enough space to display its fine collections. For too long, these have been housed in unsatisfactory conditions resulting in the deterioration of our heritage and the inability to display it effectively.


Problems Related to Present Premises and Surroundings of the Museum

The present premises are inadequate and most of the exhibits just cannot be displayed for want of space or have to be rotated from time to time. Also the densely populated area where the Museum is located is facing serious problems like pollution, traffic congestion, inadequate parking space, noise and dust which is not conducive to the health of the artifacts. The location and premises are not in keeping with the international image of the Museum.
  • Pollution
  • Traffic congestion
  • Noise pollution
  • Inadequate parking space

To overcome these limitations and to make the museum world famous, the board of management of the Museum has initiated its expansion and development programme called ..........

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