Made in the memory of the Father of the Indian Cinema - Dadasaheb Phalke, Dadasaheb Phalke Memorial is a prominent attraction in Nashik. Dadasaheb Phalke was the first person to make first full-length Indian feature film - Raja Harishchandra. Sprawling over 29 hectares, the memorial features a museum, an amphitheater, a water park, a musical fountain and an exhibition center. There are many things to see here but it's the gallery that mainly interests the people the most in the complex because of the picture and the exhibits. Also, the fountain show that takes place on the lawn of the attracts a good number of tourists.
History of the Museum
On 30th November 2000, the museum was inaugurated by the then deputy chief minister Chhagan Bhujbal and was opened to the public in 2001.
Address
Near Pandav Caves, Nashik 422001, India
Getting There
To reach the museum, tourists can take a bus or an auto from anywhere in the city. The museum is easily approachable because of its close proximity to the Pandav caves.
Opening/Closing Timings
07:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Things to do and see in and around
After a visit to the museum, tourists can visit the Pandavleni Caves, which carries the artifacts dating back to 1st and 4th century.
