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Why you need to explore these museums in Maharashtra
Updated On: 07 July, 2024 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Debjani Paul
With an earthquake memorial museum in Gujarat up for an international award, we look at a few museums in Maharashtra that are deserving of more attention too—from a Ratnagiri palace turned prison for a king to an homage to Mumbai’s transport history
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A museum at Thiba palace in Ratnagiri tells the sorrowful story of a Burmese king who was exiled and placed under house arrest there by the British
Not many will have known about the Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum in Bhuj until it recently became the first in India to be shortlisted as one of the seven most beautiful museums in the world, up for the prestigious Prix Versailles Award announced annually by UNESCO. Sunday mid-day takes a look at some museums that are closer home in Maharashtra, which are lesser known but offer a lot to interest and educate visitors—perfect for a day out in the monsoon, when outdoor activities are limited.
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