Founded by journalist and writer Francois Gautier in 2010, the museum showcases different stages and facets of Indian history through its displays

The museum houses a wide collection of weaponry from the Maratha Empire wars, rare books, paintings, microfilms, palm-leaf works, antique coins and more, alongside the private historical Jamkhindi collection. It started with the personal collection of the late Rao Bahadur Parasnis of Satara who was deeply interested in Maratha history.

The gallery showcases artistic work mainly by local artists, featuring sketches, paintings, sculptures, visual arts and more.

A historical building was where Mahatma Gandhi and other prominent nationalist leaders were interned by the British following Gandhi's Quit India campaign in 1942. In a quiet garden at the rear end lie the shrines of those who died in confinement.

Covering about 625 acres, this fort was constructed by Peshwa Bajirao I, as the abode of the Peshwas. The fort also draws a crowd who is interested in paranormal activities and apparent spookiness about this place.

A creative art space that brings together old and established literary and artistic traditions through performances, community based readings, workshops to help people experience the joy of literature and the arts and make it accessible to the masses.