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Government Museum, Chennai
Government Museum: One of the best places to visit in Chennai
Entry Fee & Ticket
Indian Adult - ₹15/- Indian Child (3 to 12 years of age) - ₹10/-, Student Group (minimum 25 person) - ₹05/-(per person), Foreign Visitor Adult - ₹250/- Foreign Visitor chid - ₹125/-
Still Camera - ₹200/-, Video Camera - ₹500/-
Ticket Will be issued till 4:30PM
Opening Time & Days
The Museum is open from Saturday to Thirsday in a week, Closed on every Friday and National holidays. Government Museum opening and closing timing is 09:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Best Time to Visit
May, June, July, August
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Place Type
Govt. Museum & Memorials, Museum and Gallery
Official Info
Nearest Metro Station
About Government Museum
The Government Museum in Chennai is one of the most popular landmarks in the city. It is actually the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata and the tenth oldest in the world. It was founded by Scottish surgeon Edward Balfour, an ardent Orientalist who pioneered forest conservation and public health in India. The museum is known as the Pantheon Complex, or "Public Assembly Hall". It has the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside Europe.
Architecture of Government Museum
The museum covers an area of ​​approximately 16.25 acres (66,000 m) of land which includes six buildings and 46 galleries. The objects on display in the museum include various artifacts and objects covering various fields including archaeology, numismatics, zoology, natural history, sculptures, palm leaf manuscripts and Amaravati paintings.
Interesting facts about Government Museum
- There is also a book shop inside the State Museum where cheap books are available.
- It is primarily a semicircular structure with a rectangular wing at the back. The main hall is accessed through a verandah consisting of a row of pillars connected by semicircular arches.
- The museum is known for its rich archaeological and numismatic collection.
- The collection includes a series of old sculptures brought from different states of India. Statue of Nataraja, the center of attraction The museum houses a huge array of coins which were used by different states of India in the last 1000-2000 years.
How to reach Government Museum
Government Museum FAQs:
𝒜. It is located at Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Government Museum: It opens 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM All Days, Closed on Friday. The entry fee for Indians is INR 15 and for foreigner INR 250..
𝒜. You should visit Government Museum during May, June, July, August months for best experience.
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