Government Museum, Chennai
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About Government Museum, Chennai
The Government Museum in Egmore, often called the Madras Museum, was established in 1851 and has been on its Pantheon Road campus since 1854, making it one of the oldest museums in India. Its buildings hold archaeology, numismatics, natural history and anthropology collections and a bronze gallery known for its Chola-period sculpture. The National Art Gallery, an Indo-Saracenic building on the same grounds, houses paintings that include works by Raja Ravi Varma, and there is a separate children's museum. The Connemara Public Library, opened in 1896, and the Museum Theatre share the campus. The museum's website lists visiting hours of 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, with Fridays and certain public holidays closed, and notes that some galleries are temporarily shut for renovation.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Government Museum's timings?
The museum's website lists 10:30 am to 6:30 pm. It is closed on Fridays and on certain public holidays, including Deepavali, Pongal, 26 January, 15 August and 2 October.
How old is the Government Museum in Chennai?
It was established in 1851 and has been at its present site on Pantheon Road since 1854.
What is the museum best known for?
Its bronze gallery, with Chola-period sculpture, and the National Art Gallery, which includes paintings by Raja Ravi Varma.
Which metro station is nearest?
Egmore on the Green Line, about 1 km away.
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