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Prachin Konkan Museum

Prachin Konkan Museum Tourism

Prachin Konkan Museum Tourism

Type of destination: Cultural Museum
Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours
Closed in: Open all year
Prachin Konkan Museum is an open-air museum in Ganpatipule, Maharashtra, India that provides a peek into the life of the Konkan people through ages. Nestled in the lap of lush greenery, this museum sprawls over an area that mirrors the Konkan with its natural and scenic beauty. Established to preserve and promote the culture of the Konkan region, visitors can walk through the life-size models and displays that depict the day-to-day activities of the locals, their social, economic, and cultural milieu. With exhibit sections that include traditional dwellings, markets, occupation types and artifacts representing the Konkani way of life, the museum is not just a place to visit but an experience to imbibe. Traditional folklore, artworks and tools used by the Konkan community are also on display. The museum is educational for both adults and children and acts as a timeless window into the past of the Konkan coast.
Opening and Closing time of Prachin Konkan Museum
Monday 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Tuesday 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Thursday 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Friday 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Saturday 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Sunday 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)

Entry Ticket Pricing for Prachin Konkan Museum
Adult INR 30
Child INR 15

Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .

Tips when you are visiting to Prachin Konkan Museum
Carry a camera to capture the exhibits.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the museum involves a lot of walking.
Be prepared for a cultural immersion.
Respect the displays and avoid touching or damaging them.
Top 5 Reviews on Prachin Konkan Museum
Madhura4184
Wrote on 1st Jun, 2024
A beautiful museum in natural environment describing konkani culture and flora. Nice place to visit with family.
A different tourist spot. This place exhibits and describes ancient konkan culture and heritage. They have a small botanical garden showing flora of konkan. It takes sbout 45 mins- 1 hr to cover this ..
rohitagarwal55
Wrote on 6th Apr, 2024
A must place to visit
We went Prachin Konkan Museum during our visit to Ganpatipule in the month of March. Weather was a bit hot but easily manageable (also has some good Hapus mango at a reasonable rate from the market by..
kaval10
Wrote on 2nd Apr, 2024
Keeping Tradation Alive-Nice Experience
It has all the stages of earlier lifestyle..explaining nomad to village life,barter system,.Representation of the set of is really awesome in between the shades the trail feel like you are in a jungle..
Santosh-N-Thorat
Wrote on 21st Dec, 2023
Prachin Konkan
Pranchin Konkan is at the distance of 1Km from Ganpatipule Temple besides Magic Garden. A large area is decorated with various sculptures and designs. A Guided tour in the museum will help you to unde..
Ankur1942
Wrote on 29th Jun, 2023
A great learning experience
Prachin Konkan Museum at Ganpatipule is a wonderful experience that provides a great learning and knowledge of the Konkan culture. There is a guided tour of around an hour where you get to see how Kon..

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