Maharashtra is a big state that has been known for its historical remnants and cultural heritage that forms the major part of Indian culture. The government and various institutions have put in special efforts to preserve these historical remnants through the means of museum and art galleries.

The Coin Museum in Nasik houses the collection of coins and also depicts the documented history of the entire journey of Indian currency. Jahangir Art Gallery and Mahatma Gandhi Museum in Mumbai are also popular names in this genre. Raja Dinkar Museum in Pune and Chhatrapati Museum in Kolhapur are having their own cultural richness.