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Best Museums and Galleries to Visit in Chennai

Take a fascinating journey through the art and history of Chennai at its museums and galleries. Featuring a mix of ancient artifacts and contemporary art, these places offer something for every visitor. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or just curious, these spaces promise an enriching experience. Dive into Chennai’s vibrant culture and heritage, making these museums in Chennai a highlight of your trip to Chennai.
Connemara Public Library, Chennai

Connemara Public Library, Chennai

Connemara Library Named after the former governor of Madras Lord Connemara the library is a part of the majestic Madras Museum Complex on the Pantheon Road, Egmore. With a humungous collection of over 600,000 books, it has been declared as the National Depository Library by the Central Government of India. It has tall pillars inlaid with intricate designs and impressive interiors that leave one and all mesmerized. The library has a repository of centuries-old publications,including1608 Bible. With the addition of a new three-storied building it now has a textbook section, a periodical hall,a reference room, a video room, an IAS study center, and an entire floor dedicated to books on Indian languages. Read more.. Read less
Address
Pantheon Road, Egmore
Place Type
Museum and Gallery
Best For
Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee
No Entry Fee
Opening Time
Connemara Public Library opening and closing timing is 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Opening Days
The library is open to visitors every day, closed on national holidays.
Best Month
September, October, November, December
Nearest Metro
Egmore Metro Station (1.1 KM)
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Dakshinachitra Museum, Chennai

Dakshinachitra Museum, Chennai

Dakshinachitra, literally means a picture of the South. It is one of the living-history museums in India set up with a mission of promoting and exhibiting the south Indian culture. Set up as a traditional village it has an array of 18 authentic dwellings that provide the viewers a glimpse of lifestyle, architecture , performing arts, and craft of South India in the most engaging manner. The museum was conceptualized by an NGO, Madras Craft Foundation and was inaugurated on 14th Dec 1996. The premises house a research unit, playground, community area, and souvenir kiosks. In the house, artisans display their wares and regular workshops are organized to promote the vernacular style of art. Read more.. Read less
Address
SH 49, Muttukadu
Place Type
Museum and Gallery
Best For
Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee
Indian Adult - ₹175/- Indian Child (5 to 12 years of age) - ₹60/-, Indian Child (13 to 18 years of age) - ₹100/-, Overseas Visitors - ₹350/-, Overseas Students - ₹100/-
Opening Time
Dakshinachitra Museum opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Opening Days
Dakshinachitra Museum open for visitors
Best Month
January, February, March, April
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Government Museum, Chennai

Government Museum, Chennai

The Government Museum famed as Egmore Museum or the Madras Museum is the second oldest museum in India. It offers a peek into human history, tradition, art, and culture. Its exceptional collection of coins, archeological splendor, the biggest collection of bronze idols, and the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside Europe make it the third-largest museum in the world. The museum is located in Pantheon Complex which also houses a Public library and a National Art gallery. The Government museum owes its roots to a museum that was planned by the Madras Literary Society in 1846. The museum complex has six buildings and nearly fifty galleries dedicated to different branches of studies like anthropology, archeology, zoology, contemporary art, geology, and others. Read more.. Read less
Address
Pantheon Road, Egmore
Place Type
Museum and Gallery
Best For
Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee
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
Government Museum opening and closing timing is 09:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Opening Days
The Museum is open from Saturday to Thirsday in a week, Closed on every Friday and National holidays.
Best Month
May, June, July, August
Nearest Metro
Egmore Metro Station (0.9 KM)
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