Located in Chennai’s neighbourhood of Egmore, the Egmore museum or the Government Museum of Chennai boasts of an informative collection of items related to human history and culture. Instigated in the year 1851, this museum is considered to be one of the best things to do in Chennai with kids. The museum ranks second in the list of oldest museum in India, following the Indian Museum of Kolkata.

This is a brilliant place to visit for all those who have interest in archaeology and numismatic collections. The highlights of the museum include collections from the European countries with Roman antiques. Along with these, this Indo-Saracenic styled museum is also home to some artworks of Raja Ravi Varma.

• The art galleries and the bronze museum are the most beautiful attractions, be sure to visit them!
• It’s a great place to take your kids, the Children’s Museum has the most footfall.
• Not all the displays are open or active, try to schedule your trip accordingly.
• Prepare yourself for a lot of walking!
• Visit the book shop to see great English and Indian books and comics.

• Mentioned ticket prices are for Indian adults.
• Foreigner adults: INR 250
• Camera/Video Charges: Indian-INR 200; Foreigner-INR 500

• Maternity Hospital Bus Station
• T.B. Hospital Bus Station

• Liu’s Waldorf (Chinese/ 700 INR for two)
• Big Chicken (Chinese, North Indian, Mughlai/ 300 INR  for two)

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