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Today we are going to visit 🏛️ Chennai Government Museum – An Elaborate Overview

📍 Location:
Situated in Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Spread across a sprawling area of 16.25 acres.

🕰️ Historical Background:
Established in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata.

It was originally started by the Madras Literary Society and later came under the Government of Madras Presidency.

The complex comprises six independent buildings with over 46 galleries.

🧱 Architecture:
A beautiful example of Indo-Saracenic architecture.

Many of the buildings were designed by Robert Chisholm, a prominent British architect in India.

The Connemara Public Library and the National Art Gallery, also on the premises, are part of this architectural heritage.

🧭 Major Sections of the Museum
1. Archaeology Section
Houses artifacts from the Sangam period, Pallava, Chola, and Pandya dynasties.

Features ancient sculptures, inscriptions, tools, and coins.

Includes relics from Indus Valley Civilization and Buddhist sites in Tamil Nadu.

2. Bronze Gallery
A highlight of the museum.

Contains an extraordinary collection of South Indian bronze sculptures, especially from the Chola period.

Notable sculptures: Nataraja (Shiva as the cosmic dancer), Parvati, Vishnu, and Buddha.

3. Art Gallery
Features traditional and modern paintings, Tanjore art, Rajput, Mughal, and European paintings.

Houses works of renowned artists like Raja Ravi Varma.

4. Anthropology Section
Exhibits the evolution of humans, tribal culture, costumes, tools, and rituals.

Covers the lifestyle of various Indian tribes and communities.

5. Zoology and Natural History
Showcases taxidermy specimens of animals, birds, reptiles, and insects.

Includes dioramas showing natural habitats and ecological systems.

6. Geology and Botany Section
Contains a wide variety of rocks, minerals, and fossils.

Information on the flora and fauna of the region.

🌟 Highlights & Unique Features
Amaravati Sculptures Gallery: Buddhist limestone carvings from Andhra Pradesh (2nd century BCE – 3rd century CE).

Children’s Museum: Educational exhibits including science, innovation, dolls, and models.

Connemara Public Library: One of the four national depository libraries of India; established in 1896.

Theatre for 3D Educational Films: Offers engaging visual learning experiences for school groups.

🎟️ Visitor Information
Timings: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Fridays and national holidays).

Entry Fee:

Indian adults: ₹15

Foreigners: ₹250

Students & children: Nominal or free entry.

Photography: Allowed in some sections with a fee; restricted in others.

✨ Cultural and Educational Importance
A hub of history, culture, and science education in South India.

Regularly hosts workshops, seminars, and exhibitions.

Popular among students, researchers, tourists, and art lovers.

Serves as a major heritage site of Tamil Nadu, showcasing over 2000 years of cultural history.

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