Ratnagiri is the birth-place of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Sri Lokmanya Tilak's Janmasthan has been converted into a museum in his honor.Iit is open through the day.
The house has been preserved as it is. And its a pleasure to walk barefoot on the cowdung smeared natural flooring. His topi & a few clothes are also on display within the museum.His first newsletter of Kesari can also be viewed.