Museums
in Tamil Nadu, India
The state of Tamil
Nadu has a rich cultural past and this is evident from its impressive
monuments, and temples. A visit to any of its museums will give
you an idea of its history. In addition to its culture and celebration
of art, Tamil Nadu is blessed with plenty of beaches which add to
its natural beauty.
Let's
take a look at some well known Museums in Tamil Nadu -
1.
Government State Museum, Chennai
The Government
Museum in Chennai is located in Egmore. The museum consists
of 6 buildings and a total of 46 galleries. The different departments
in this Museum include Archaeology, Botany, Anthropology, Zoology,
Art, Numismatics, Chemical Conservation, Geology and Children's
Museum.
Government
State Museum,
Pantheon Road,
Egmore,
Chennai - 600 008
Tamil Nadu India
For
more information visit: www.chennaimuseum.org
2.
The Government Museum, Vellore
The Government
Museum is located in the fort at Vellore and is home to items
dating back to several years. Some of the objects here include archaeology,
zoology, sculptures, art, weapons, numismatics, etc.
Government
Museum,
Fort, Vellore
3.
Fort St. George Museum, Chennai
The Fort St. George
Museum is known for its collection of weapons, paintings of
British royalty, porcelain vessels etc.
Fort
St. George Museum
Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009, Tamil Nadu
4.
Sri Meenakshi Sundaresvara Temple Museum, Madurai
Sri Meenakshi
Sundareswara Temple Museum in Madurai houses beautiful collections
of paintings, musical Instruments, jewellery, South Indian Bronze
statues, etc.
Sri
Meenakshi Sundaresvara Temple Museum, Madurai,
Madurai
5.
The Government Museum, Pudukkottai
The Government Museum
at Pudukkottai was established in 1910. Here there are several
sections which display a large number of exhibits related to geology,
anthropology, zoology, paintings, numismatics, etc.
Government
Museum,
Pudukkottai,
Tamil Nadu, India
6.
Pondicherry Museum
The Pondicherry Museum
is known for its collection of sculptures, snail shells, handicrafts,
Chola and Pallava art forms, etc.
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Note:
This listing is meant for informational
purposes only. Please confirm the days and dates on which the museums
are closed before visiting them. Prior permission may be required
to visit some of these museums. The links to these sites may change
without prior notice and we are not responsible for any errors in
links.
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