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Museum

Government Museum, Egmore

India's second oldest museum, renowned for its Chola bronze collection and archaeological galleries.

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9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Fridays)
₹15 (Indian), ₹250 (Foreign)

Highlights

  • Bronze Gallery with Chola-era Nataraja
  • National Art Gallery
  • Anthropology section
  • Numismatic collection
  • Children's Museum

Location

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