Introduction
Government Museum was established in 1851 and is the second oldest museum in the country after the Indian Museum in Kolkata. Situated in Egmore suburb of Chennai, it is built in the Indo-Sarcenic style and houses a rich collection of the works of Raja Ravi Varma.
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Distance
1 km from city center
Visit Duration
1-2 hours
Best Time
October - March
Entry Fee
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Type
Museum