Today a large number of works of art belonging to the Maratha royal family are displayed in the museum.

The museum contains works of art collected by Maharaja Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad III during his numerous trips out of India.

The collection includes portraits of the royal family in addition to the paintings based on Hindu mythology for which Raja Ravi Varma was famous.

These include copies of great masters in bronze commissioned by the Maharaja and also originals by renowned artists.

The museum has an oriental gallery which houses Japanese and Chinese sculptures and other works collected by the Maharaja on his visits to these countries.