One of the main tourist attractions in Aurangabad, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum, is located near Nehru Bal Udyan. As the name suggests, it is dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great Maratha ruler. War weapons and other antique items of the former rulers of the Maratha Empire are put here for public viewing. The museum’s main attractions are the 500-year-old war suit, a 400-year-old Paithani Sari, and the hand-written copy of the Quran by Aurangzeb.
The museum was founded by the Municipal Corporation of Aurangabad. The cost of the museum is around Rs. 194 lakhs. The building has a total of 6 exhibition halls. A visit to this museum takes you back to the days of Maratha’s courage and their love for their homeland.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum entry fees
- Rs 85 per person for adults.
- Rs 300 – 650 per person for
- Rs 20 per person for children.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum Timings
Monday to Sunday- 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM
