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Zapurza Museum of Art and Culture
A museum of art and craft in landscaped grounds on the Khadakwasla road.
Zapurza Museum of Art and Culture
Zapurza is a privately founded museum of art and craft set in landscaped grounds on the Khadakwasla road west of Pune, and it is the newest thing on this list by a wide margin. The collection runs across Indian textiles, metalwork, woodwork and decorative art, displayed in purpose-built galleries rather than a converted house, and the grounds are part of the visit — sculpture and planting arranged around the buildings. It suits a half day, and it pairs naturally with the drive out towards Khadakwasla and Sinhagad rather than with the old city. Check opening days before going: it keeps museum hours, not city hours.
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What to see
Galleries and grounds, roughly half each.
The collection
- Indian textiles, which are the strength of the museum.
- Metalwork, woodwork and decorative art across the galleries.
- Temporary exhibitions, which rotate.
The grounds
- Landscaped gardens with sculpture placed through them.
- The setting on the road out towards Khadakwasla.
Getting there
West of the city on the Khadakwasla road — a drive rather than a walk.
Arriving
- App cabs reach it directly; it is outside the dense city on the Khadakwasla road.
- It combines with the Sinhagad and Khadakwasla direction rather than with the old city.
Best time
Mornings, and check the day.
When to go
- Mornings are quietest and the grounds are best before the heat.
- October to February for the drive and the gardens.
- It keeps museum opening days — confirm before making the trip out.
Visitor intelligence
Treat it as a half day, not a stop.
Practical
- Allow two to three hours including the grounds.
- Photography rules vary between galleries and gardens; check at the desk.
- It is far enough out that combining it with Khadakwasla or Sinhagad makes the journey worthwhile.
Nearby
West Pune and the Khadakwasla road.
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