Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History
FACT logo
Prospective plan of the museum
Location within Maharashtra
Established14 January 2012 (2012-01-14)
LocationWadgaon Shinde Rd, Gulabhari Vasti, Pune district, Maharashtra
Coordinates18°36′58″N 73°56′31″E / 18.6161241°N 73.9418829°E / 18.6161241; 73.9418829
TypeHistorical Museum
OwnerFACT
Nearest parkingOn site (no charge)
Websitewww.factmuseum.com

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History (CSMMIH) is a private historical museum founded by François Gautier in 2012 under the banner of his not-for-profit organization, the Foundation For Advancement of Cultural Ties (FACT). The first phase the museum was inaugurated by Ravi Shankar and endorsed by Ajit Pawar and Nitin Gadkari. In addition to various exhibits the museum also has a freely accessible digital library on their website that has hundreds of books on Indian history and culture.