Question 1

Can we book tickets in advance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course. If you are visiting Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum in a group, you can register for a themed tour in advance. People visiting the place in a group can even book an interpretive tour. Workshops can also be conducted on request and two weeks of advance booking. However, if you are a solo visitor and are interested in just taking a stroll through the museum and admiring the exhibits, you do not really need to make an advance booking.

Question 2

Is photography allowed inside the museum?

Accepted Answer

Yes, taking photographs inside the museum is allowed, but only for non-commercial and personal use. The pictures taken here cannot be sold, published, reproduced, or distributed. Furthermore, visitors cannot use flash, monopod, or tripod for taking pictures inside the museum. In addition, video recording is strictly prohibited.

Question 3

Can we take edibles inside the museum?

Accepted Answer

No. Carrying outside drinks or food items to the premises of the museum is strictly prohibited. Visitors have to deposit their water bottles and bags at the concerned counter before entering the museum. In addition, chewing gutka, paan, or gum is also not acceptable inside the premises of the museum.

Question 4

Are there guided tours?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Guides for both public tours and private tours are available at the museum. Visitors have to book their guides at a small additional fee. The guides provided are multi-lingual and can convey information in English, Hindi, and Marathi languages. Audio guides are also available at an extra charge of INR 50 per head.

Question 5

What time do the galleries close?

Accepted Answer

The galleries get closed at 6 PM every day. The last tickets to the museum are sold to the public at 5.30 PM, after which the ticket counter gets closed for the day.