The museum has a beautiful collection of the British India infantry armour and artillery as well as coins, medals, wares and painting portraits of various personalities of the 19th century, prominent figures , officials, royals of British Raj in India. The paintings are worth watching as some are masterpieces which have been presented and preserved with care and exhibited well. The building has 2 floors and one has to spare a couple of hours to look and read captions properly.
Totally worth of money, spent great time there, the museum has great art, sculpture s, archeology area, science park and many more. For just rs. 15 (indian) rs. 250 (foreigner). Totally worth of money, take some time out from your schedule to visit (2-3 hrs minimum to cover all the attractions)
The Fort St. George Museum, nestled in Chennai, is a historical marvel waiting to be explored. Founded in 1644, it stands as a living testament to the British East India Company's colonial influence in India. The fort's architecture, a blend of British and Indian styles, is a sight to behold, with its sturdy bastions and imposing ramparts. The museum houses a trove of colonial artifacts, from vintage weaponry to rare coins, offering a mesmerizing journey into the past. A hidden gem for history enthusiasts, it's worth a visit, especially if you seek a less crowded, immersive historical experience.
Conveniently, the Fort St. George Museum offers ample parking in an open ground just across the road. Entry is hassle-free through a QR code scan at the main entrance, with a nominal INR 20 fee for adults. Enjoy a seamless visit!
The location is well-connected by bus, but it's quite distant from the Chennai Fort railway station. The entry fee is ₹20 for Indians and ₹200 for foreigners (as of August 2023). Some foreign visitors faced difficulties with online ticket booking due to limited payment options, suggesting the need for offline ticket options. Visitors are restricted to exploring the Museum and Church. Inside the museum, there's an impressive collection including weapons, coins, paintings, Porcelain dishes, uniforms, maps, photos, flags, armors, statues, and historical exhibits about EIC, Chennai Fort, and Arcot Nawab. All these items provide a rich historical context that can easily captivate visitors for around 2 hours. Despite wall-mounted fans, the rooms tend to be quite hot.
The architecture and design of this museum is very good because there is a lot to see.
The ticket price of this museum is very less than other museums which comes at a very affordable price.
There are different types of paintings from behind dance and weapons which are also many years old.
Beautiful museum located in Chennai mail area.
The architecture and design of this museum is very good because there is a lot to see.
The ticket price of this museum is very less than other museums which comes at a very affordable price.
There are different types of paintings from behind dance and weapons which are also many years old.
Beautiful museum located in Chennai mail area.
It is a very under rated place and we can understand with many paintings ,how British ruled Indians
Many things are awesome coins paintings and miniatures
But a little boring for my friend.
But this is better than ordinary visit to malls and parks in Chennai.
Ticket also very affordable.
And you can explore George Town CM and minister office and one oldest church is also there Inside.
Really unexpected.
If you really want to explore Chennai then go here.
Very good spot spend 2hrs. U can see a lot here. How British lived and what kind of weapons they used. Painting are awesome.
One more thing need to do. A whole history about before British and after British. Arrange some video recording session. Much more useful to us.
Inside I visited a church it's nice place.
A great museum that has many historical artifacts about Chennai and history of Chennai.
There is no parking for visitors anywhere near the campus. There is no entry fee when I went there.
This and St. Mary’s church are must visit places. Plan to spend at-least few hours to soak in all the historical facts.
I went into the building without much expectations and I was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. The property is well maintained with some interesting history presented inside. History lovers will love this place.
Note : Tickets were bought by scanning the QR at the entrance, so make sure you have good smartphone with fast internet.
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
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