GOVERNMENT MUSEUM, CHENNAI
Famed For : Sculptures From Amaravati And Collection Of Bronzes
Opened In : 1851
Closed On : Fridays And National Holidays
Located on Pantheon Road, between Egmore and Anna Salai, the
Government museum is a grand repository of ancient historical treasures.
It is the first government-sponsored museum in the country opened in
Chennai in 1851.The
building originally belonged to a group of eminent British citizens, known
as the "Pantheon Committee", in charge of improving the social
life of the British in Madras. 
Museum Collections
Rare collections of Buddhist sculptures from Amaravati along with relics
of the Pallava, Chola and Pandya eras can be seen here. The finest
collections of bronzes of the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva - Nataraja,
Durga, Ganesha from the Chola Empire are a pride of this museum.
The Amaravati collection has panels, pillars, carved railings and Buddha
statues of milky white marble from a Buddhist stupa excavated at
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. Within the complex lie an Art Gallery,
Department of Natural History, a Museum Theatre and a Public Library.
Especially impressive are the Arms gallery, its pre-historic collection,
its philatelic collection, its antique jewellery and the musical
instruments collection.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Chennai
has an airport with both domestic and international terminals. Regular
flights connect Chennai with the major cities within the country and also
with countries like USA, Singapore, U.K etc.
Rail: Chennai
is well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and
beyond the state.
Road: State transport buses and private buses connect
Chennai with the
major towns and cities within the country. For local transportation local
trains, city buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are also available.
WHERE TO STAY
Being the capital city of the state, Chennai is well equipped with various kinds of accommodation options, varying from economic class to luxurious ones.
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