Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Kolhapur travel guide
Royal

New Palace is an Indo-Saracenic palace housing a museum with royal artifacts, photographs, and architecture reflecting Kolhapur’s princely heritage and Maratha history.
| Time to spend | About 1.5 h (1–2 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 10 AM–12:30 PM — museum galleries open, fewer visitors |
| Avoid | 1–2:30 PM — museum may close for lunch break |
| Best months | Oct–Feb |
| Months to avoid | Apr–May |
| Entry fee | ₹50 (approx.) |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sun: 9 AM–6 PM |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 on Google (18,322 reviews) |
Indoor museum, comfortable Oct to Feb; summers are hot.



Most visitors spend about 1.5 h; 1–2 h depending on pace.
10 AM–12:30 PM, for museum galleries open, fewer visitors. The best months are Oct–Feb.
₹50 for Indian adults (approximate; prices change, so confirm before you go).
Mon–Sun: 9 AM–6 PM.