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One of the oldest and first public museums in India, the Government Museum, Egmore complex on Pantheon Road in Egmore has been one of the most famous educational and recreational attractions of Chennai for over 150 years. This interesting museum is perhaps known best for its extensive numismatics collection, as well as its artifacts associated with Tamil history. The Government Museum complex is also home to several other attractions frequently visited among travelers and locals alike, such as the Connemara Public Library, one of the country’s oldest libraries, and the Museum Theatre, one of the city’s most popular stage venues.

Pantheon Rd, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008, Phone: +91-44-28-19-32-38

Government Museum, Egmore
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