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Tickets are issued at the Main Entrance and at the Contemporary Art Gallery from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Commercial film/video shooting is not permitted. Theatre (A/C) Details of Payment towards the Museum Theatre A/C Government Museum, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.   Rent for the Museum Theatre for programme Rent Rs. A/c. Electricity Charges per hour Rs. 1700/- Total Rs. Caution Deposit Equivalent to two single programmes 2 days rent (rounded off) 4 Hours performance (single programme) 8,100 6,800 14,900 30,000 12 Hours performance (single continuous programme) 8,100 20,400 28,500 55,000 Two performances per day (4 Hours each) 16,200 13,600 29,800 30,000 Theatre Capacity (Number of Seats) 558 Seats (Eight Seats reserved for the Museum) VIP seats 1 to 6 and 'G' Row : 1 & 2 Any damage done by the hirer to the building and furniture of the Museum Theatre will be recovered from the Caution Deposit and the cost be determined by the museum authorities. The actual amount may be remitted to the State Bank of India, Thousand lights Branch, Chennai-600 006. Caution Deposit may be remitted through D.D. (in favour of Chief Accounts Officer, Government Museum, Chennai) to the U.D. Accountant, Government Museum, and Chennai-600 008 on any working day between 11.30 A.M. to 4.00 P.M. for Rs.5, 000/- at the time of booking. If by any chance, the hirer cancelled the booking Rs.5000/- paid as Advance Caution Deposit will be forfeited. Balance amount to be remitted 15 days before the actual date of performance. Police permit should be obtained from the Commissioner of Police, Egmore, Chennai-600 008 for conducting the performance. Arrangements for the provision of public address system and extra lighting except open halogen lamps may be made by you through a E.B. License holder. Standby generator may be arranged by you for use during electricity failure. All steps will be taken by the museum authorities for the up keep of the A/C units. But the Museum Department is not responsible, if the A/C. equipment is not working due to electricity or technical failures. During water scarcity the applicant may arrange for water at their own expenses. Eatables will not be allowed in the Museum Theatre and Theatre Verandah and Premises. The Museum Theatre should be kept clean by the users during and after the programme and also hand over the Theatre as it is given to the hirer. Stickers, posters should never the fixed in the walls or fixtures of the Museum Theatre. Wooden stage, screens, walls etc., should never be used for any other purposes. Safety of life is very important and all precautions should be taken by those who book the Museum Theatre, to ensure the safety of human life as well as the heritage. Regarding fire and safety precautions, the decision of museum authorities is final. Sale of Coffee or Soft drinks will be allowed only near the main entrance (opp.to Museum Theatre with the premission from the authorities). The Museum rules should strictly be adhered to, if not the hirer will be fined Rs.10,000/-. This amount will be recovered from the caution Deposit . If any hirer wants to Exhibit (Sales Products) they should obtain permission from the authorities to do so. After due permission alone they will be allowed to display their exhibits. If by any chance, the programme has to be cancelled after remitting the full amount including the caution deposit, only 50% of the rent amount will be refunded. Musical programmes should obtain NOC from "The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd" to conduct the programme in the Museum Theatre.   Sd......... Addl. Chief Secretary / Commissioner of Museums. // by order // Assistant Director (Admin) Government Museum, Chennai - 8. Refund of Caution Deposit cheque in favour of ....... Received Museum Theatre Rules Signature of the Applicant Centenary Exhibition Hall : Rs. 750/- per day for each hall of the Centenary Exhibition Hall with a caution deposit of Rs. 500/-   Telephone No : +91-44-2819 3238 (General) +91-44-2819 3778 (Director of Museums)   Fax No.      : +91-44-2819 3035   Publications Counter : Publications of the department are available in the Sales Counter on all working days of the museum galleries. Bulk purchase may be made with discount by correspondence. A Museum Publication Fund has been created. Donors for the publication of books are welcome to contribute.                         Free Guide Service is available at : 11.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. All communications should be addressed to the Director of Museums, Government Museum, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

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The Best of Egmore Museum, Chennai

The Egmore Museum in Chennai is the second oldest museum in India. It is home to a remarkable collection of stone sculptures, prehistoric artefacts and exquisite bronzes. Carved over 2000 years ago, the Amaravati Marbles are the earliest examples of Buddhist art in the world. In an adjoining bay, 1500-year-old inscriptions hold clues as to how languages evolved. Burial urns and potshards from Keeladi and Adichanallur give us a glimpse into life in ancient Tamil settlements. And the museum’s collection of bronze sculptures from the Chola period is priceless and unmatched. Lend an ear to their stories and you will experience history like never before. Explore all this and more on this selection of the best stories from the Egmore Museum.

Consultant Historian: Dr Dayalan, Archaeological Advisor to Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology , Former Director, Archaeological Survey of India

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National Art Gallery Chennai Entry Fee

• 15 per person for Adults
• 10 per person for Children

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044 2819 3238.

National Art Gallery Chennai Address : Government museum, Pantheon Rd, Egmore , Chennai , Tamil Nadu , 600008 , India

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Note: National Art Gallery Chennai is Closed on Fridays & National Holidays

The National Art Gallery at the Government Museum Complex is one of the prominent heritage buildings in Chennai and one of the latest additions to the art galleries of the country.

This massive sandstone building was built by the British in 1906 and was opened to the public after an extensive restoration in January 2021. If you are in the neighbourhood, this colonial and Indo-Saracenic style building is difficult to miss.

National Gallery of Art is a must visit not only for the remarkable collection of art but for its magnificent architectural beauty as well.

History and architecture of National Art Gallery Chennai

The National Art Gallery was built during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Queen Victoria and was named Victoria Memory Hall then. Designed by architect Henry Irwin, the National Art Gallery was built out of sandstone in the Indo-Saracenic style. It has been identified as a heritage site by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA).

The Gallery was closed in 2002 for the general public, owing to several building flaws and structural instability and later restored after extensive renovations under the leadership of the then Chief Minister, J. Jayalalithaa. The restoration cost around ₹ 110 million.

Location of National Art Gallery Chennai

The National Art Gallery is situated in Egmore, Chennai. It is located in the Government Museum Complex on Pantheon Road, Egmore, which also houses the Government Museum and the Connemara Public Library .

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The Ground floor is an elucidation on the progress of Industries and Handicrafts in Tamilnadu from the remote prehistoric past to the present period.

On the first floor, the collection includes traditional and modern paintings from various schools of art. The traditional paintings section showcases Mughal Miniature Paintings (late 17th to 18th century), Rajput paintings, Kangra Paintings, Tanjore paintings (19th century AD) and paintings by the South Indian School of Arts.

Another section exhibits the Contemporary Art Section where paintings by the eminent artists of India have been displayed including modern works of D.P Roy Chowdhury, K.C.S. Panicker, Nandlal Bose, Jamini Roy, Adhimoolam, Vaidhyanathan among others.

An exclusive section has been devoted to Raja Ravi Verma who is known as the harbinger of modern art in India. His paintings, which are considered as National Treasures have been placed in a gallery with fibre optic lighting.

The same floor houses modern sculptures by exemplary artists like D.P Roy Chowdhury, S. Dhanpal to name a few.

Further a flight of steps takes you to the second floor which houses the Rock and Cave Art Gallery simulating the natural environment of caves using the latest technology. Visitors are taken on a half an hour journey through some of the rock art sites like Perumukkal, Alambadi, Keezhvalai, Vellarikombai and Iduhatti.

Other highlights of the gallery are periodic books and manuscripts, ancient handicrafts and historical artefacts. One can appreciate Glass Paintings, Deccani Paintings and Leather paintings as well.

Activities at National Art Gallery Chennai

In addition to being a repository of the country’s cultural spirit with a permanent display of paintings and sculptures, National Art Gallery emphasises on conducting educational programmes for all age groups. To list a few:

• Students from various genres are encouraged to take up projects on art and architecture under guidance of skilled mentors.
• Students and researchers can refer to the vast collection of art at Visual Storage Facility.
• Few selected artworks can be borrowed from the gallery for exhibitions at various institutions.
• Talks by eminent speakers in the field of art.
• Organising special exhibitions and training programmes for the students.

National Art Gallery Timings and Entry Fee

National Art Gallery is open to visitors on all days of the week from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm except on Fridays.

The entry fee charged for the Indian nationals is Rs 15 for adults and Rs 10 for the kids.

Best Time to Visit National Art Gallery Chennai

Chennai features a tropical dry and wet climate. Owing to which, the weather is almost hot and humid for the most part of the year. The most favorable time to visit the National Art Gallery is from November to February when the temperature is in moderate range.

How to reach National Art Gallery

Located on Pantheon Road, National Art Gallery is easily accessible from all parts of Chennai. One can reach the gallery by taking a private taxi from top car rental companies in Chennai , state roadways buses or an auto rickshaw. The nearest metro station is Chennai Central which is approximately 2 kms from the gallery. The closest airport is the Chennai International Airport which is around 18 kms.

Visitor Tips

• Follow all the rules and maintain the decorum of the place.
• Do not touch the paintings and artwork at display.
• Defacing, marking, or stealing any of the artifacts is a punishable offence.

National Art Gallery houses paintings and artwork from the late 17th century to present times, here one can admire the splendid artistry of the foregone era. If you are a history lover or an avid traveller, this treasure trove of historic art is a must visit! One must check out the Government Museum too on the trip to the National Art Gallery.

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Visit Egmore

Egmore is a bustling commercial neighborhood at the edge of Central Chennai. Explore Indian art and anthropology, browse art exhibitions and shop at colorful street markets. Visit religious monuments that range from colonial-era churches to Dravidian-style Hindu temples. Egmore dates back to the 11th century when it was the headquarters of Tamil Nadu during the reign of the Chola kings.

Tour the many exhibitions rooms of the Government Museum, housed inside a complex of ornate buildings erected by the British. It features galleries dedicated to the anthropology, architecture, art and botany of South India. Children can have fun playing with science exhibits and spotting a life-size animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex. Catch performances at the 600-capacity museum theater.

Another noteworthy area of the museum complex is the National Art Gallery. Appreciate the displays of British portraits rock art and Tamil Nadu handicrafts. There are also works by Ravi Varma, who is one of India’s most celebrated painters. Stop by the Connemara Public Library to peruse old books in a decorative reading room.

Hindu devotees move between the neighborhood’s attractive shrines, including 500-year-old Ranganathar Temple. The intricate sculptures of the Meenakshi Temple are superb examples of Dravidian art. Admire the whitewashed neoclassical façade of St. Andrew’s Church, built by the Scottish community in 1821. Study the church’s Corinthian columns, stucco work, stained-glass windows and blue-painted dome.

Cotton Street, a section of Pantheon Road, is the place to go to shop for colorful fabrics and saris. Purchase accessories, footwear, jewelry items and trinkets at Alsa Mall and Fountain Plaza. Food stands serve typical Indian snacks such as omelet sandwiches and jalebi, which is a deep-fried batter coated in syrup.

Egmore is easy to reach by taking trains and the metro to Chennai Egmore station. Jump in an auto-rickshaw to reach the attractions or navigate the lively streets on foot. The neighborhood is a short drive from George Town and Triplicane.

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With grand columns, elaborate stained-glass windows and elegant décor, this tranquil 19th-century church is one of Chennai’s many striking colonial landmarks.

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• Marina Beach

Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.

• Kapaleeswarar Temple

Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.

Mamallapuram Beach

Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.

Shore Temple

Witness fine Pallavan architecture and ornate shrines to Hindu gods at this gorgeous seaside temple, which is at its most beautiful at sunset.

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Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.

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You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.

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The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Madras High Court and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.

T Nagar is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.

Mylapore is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Kapaleeswarar Temple or Chennai Citi Center Mall.

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Anna Nagar and surrounding area, you can visit Ampa Skywalk Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple.

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Delving into Tamil Nadu’s Cultural Legacy: A Fascinating Exploration of Chennai’s Government Museum – Unveiling Art, History, and Culture

• Post author By Mala Chandrashekhar
• Post date March 17, 2024
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ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः   ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमःॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः 

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The Government Museum, Chennai, or the Madras Museum , is a museum of human history and culture located in the Government Museum Complex in the neighbourhood of Egmore in Chennai, India.

Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the  Indian Museum  in Kolkata and is the tenth oldest Museum in the World. It is particularly rich in archaeological and numismatic collections.

It has the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside Europe. Among them, the colossal Museum Theatre is one of the most impressive.

The National Art Gallery  is also present in the museum premises. Built in  Indo-Saracenic  style, it houses rare European and Asian painting of renowned artists, including that of  Raja Ravi Varma . 

It is the third largest museum in the world, and with 0.6 million visitors in 2018. It has the richest collections of bronze idols, 500 of them dating to 1000 BCE, in Asia.

Dive into the Official Website of Government Museum Chennai

The Archaeological Section of the Museum is primarily concerned with the acquisition, preservation and display of antiquities of the historic period of South India.

The antiquities consist of sculptures, architectural pieces, metal and stone inscriptions which have a bearing on the past history and social life of the people of this part of India.

A significant collection of objects representing the industrial arts such as wood carving, ivory work, metalware, inlay and embossed works for which South India has been famous from very early times, is also dealt with by the Section.

The objects mentioned above have been slowly accumulated and preserved in the Museum since its inception. They were organized into the present form about 1938 AD due to the efforts of Dr. F.H.Gravely.

Though prior to the formation of the Section, sporadic research on certain groups of antiquities have revealed the importance of the objects and thus made the Museum well known yet only after the formation of the Section more detailed studies of the antiquities of the Museum were undertaken, and the results of the studies published in a series of Museum Bulletins.

Gradually, the scope of research work of the Section, initiated by Dr.Gravely, was expanded so as to include other allied subjects such as temple architecture. The activities of the Section, thus, increased and as a consequence, it grew rapidly in size.

Collections

The collections of the Section may be grouped as follows, each group being important and interesting in its own way:

(1) Bronze figures, (2) specimens of sculpture and architectural pieces, (3) inscriptions and (4) industrial art objects.

The study of the objects of the first three groups is essential for a proper evaluation of the levels of culture reached by the people of the different periods and localities to which they belong.

The inscriptions are, however, the main source for the history of the country as also for its social life.

The study of the specimens of the industrial arts reveals how dexterous the South Indian craftsmen were in their application of various art motifs to objects used in daily life or on ceremonial occasions.

Bronze figures

     By far the best known objects of the Section are the metal figures. There are over 1500 of them in the Museum, of which about 85 are Buddhist, about two dozen Jain and the rest Hindu.

This Museum is perhaps the only institution in the whole world, where such a large collection of metal figures is assembled under a single roof.

One must  remember here that there are countless figures of this kind in the innumerable temples of South India.

This bewildering quantity will itself suffice to show the extent to which the art of casting images or figures in metal had been practiced in this part of India in the past-unprecedented in the history of any other country in the world.

As several of them are so wonderfully wrought and are in accordance with the accepted canons of aesthetics, they are amongst the world’s best treasures of art.

Click here to dive into ‘The Archaeological Section of Chennai Museum to read more

The Art Section

The Chennai Museum has a good collection of paintings and sculptures, both traditional and modern.

The traditional paintings of Tanjore, Rajput, Moghul, Kangra, Deccani schools and modern paintings in Oil, Tempera, Water Colour, Graphics and Acrylic mediums.

Graphics and modern style metal sculptures are also in the collections. 

Tanjore paintings depict the figures of Tanjore Maratha Kings and Queens and Puranic (mythological) scenes from Tamil Literature. 

Rajput paintings belong to 16th and 17th centuries AD. They illustrate the rhythm of love based on musical modes. The court scene of Emperor Babur, portraits of Jehangir, Shah Jehan, animals and birds are the subject matter of Moghul paintings.

The Kangra paintings represent Krishna legends as the main subject. There are twelve Portraits of British Governors and Governors-General in the collections.

The Raja Ravi Varma paintings, which are considered as National Treasures, have been placed in a gallery with Fibre Optic lighting. This system of lighting gives a dramatic lighting effect. It also removes ultra-violet and infra- red rays, which are harmful to the paintings.

The Contemporary Art Gallery has been lit using Dichroic Halogen lamps. These lamps reflect back the heat. Therefore, the paintings are prone to the least possible damage. They also have a pleasing visual effect.

These lighting methods are technology demonstrators and a first for museums in India at the time of their installation in 2001 AD. Click the MuseumWebsite to read more

By Mala Chandrashekhar

Introducing Blogger Mala Chandrashekhar - a specialist academically trained in modern Western sciences, yet deeply enamored with India's timeless ethnic arts, crafts, and textiles. Her heart beats for the rich and glorious cultural and spiritual heritage of India, and she has dedicated her entire blog to spreading the immortal glories of ancient India worldwide. Through her simple yet impactful blog posts, Mala aims to reach every nook and corner of the globe, sharing India's beauty and wisdom with the world.

But Mala doesn't stop at just sharing her own thoughts and ideas. She welcomes constructive criticisms and suggestions to improve her blog and make it even more impactful. And if you share her passion for India's culture and heritage, she extends a warm invitation for high-quality guest blog posts.

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