Explore the Timeless Treasures of Chennai Museum
Founded in 1851, the Government Museum in Chennai is India’s second-oldest and houses an extraordinary collection spanning archaeology, numismatics, zoology and art. A visit here is a journey through millennia of South Indian history and culture.
History & Architecture
Housed in a grand Indo-Saracenic building near Egmore station, the museum’s architecture blends Victorian and Dravidian styles. Its ornate arches, stained-glass windows and teak-wood ceilings set the stage for the priceless artifacts within.
Key Galleries & Highlights
Wander through rooms dedicated to Roman coins discovered along India’s Coromandel Coast, magnificent Bronze Age sculptures from the Chola dynasty, and rare archaeological finds from the Indus Valley. Don’t miss the impressive gallery of Mughal paintings and the natural history section with its life-size animal dioramas.
How to Reach with Srinivasa Caravans
Comfortable Door-to-Door Service:
• Pick-up from any Chennai neighborhood in our air-conditioned van.
• Traffic-smart route via city’s East Coast Road or Marina Beach drive.
• Flexible drop-off at the museum entrance or your next destination.
• Option to combine with Fort St. George or St. Thomas Mount tours.
Must-See Treasures
- Bronze Chola Sculptures: Exquisite 10th-century idols of Nataraja and Parvati.
- Roman Coins Collection: Coins dating from 1st century BCE to 4th century CE.
- Stone Age Gallery: Tools, pottery and relics from prehistoric South India.
- Numismatic Gallery: Rare coins from Vijayanagara, Pallava and Mughal eras.
- Natural History Dioramas: Lifesize animal exhibits that delight all ages.
