The Government Museum in Chennai, established in 1851, is one of India’s oldest museums. Housed in a grand Indo-Saracenic building designed by Henry Irwin, it boasts a diverse collection spanning archaeology, art, numismatics, zoology, and botany. Highlights include artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization, Chola bronze sculptures, Roman antiquities, and paintings by masters like Raja Ravi Varma. The museum also features extensive collections of coins and natural history specimens. It serves as a vital hub for research and education, preserving and interpreting South India’s rich cultural heritage through its exhibits and archives.
