Erode - Government Museum
Introduction
Erode Government Museum will appeal to culture buffs and history
lovers. The museum is a rich repository of objects related to art, anthropology
and archeology, being one of the largest storehouses of art and culture in Tamil
Nadu. The museum was established in 1987 and is open on Sundays too.
Government Museum is the prominent gallery that exhibits regional
art and traditions. The museum was opened for public in 1987, displaying
inscriptions belonging to the Kongu Chola Kingdom.
Artifacts, handicrafts and stones from Bargur are some of the
major attractions at the gallery. Furthermore, there are separate sections to
display Thanjore paintings, manuscripts and other pre-history items.
Besides, the museum is known for housing botanical and zoological
specimens along with an extensive collection of palm-leaf manuscripts.
Attractions
Government Museum of Erode sprawls over 1200 sq.ft and is worth a
visit. The museum’s art collection is quite stunning and is considered to be extremely
valuable. The exquisite Thanjore paintings and Kodumanal antiques are worth
checking out as is the inscription of Kongu Chola – a major attraction here.
You can also see many prehistoric items as well as hero stones from Bargur,
palm leaf manuscripts and coins. This apart there are many botanical and
zoological specimens and geological objects as well.
Facts:
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Holidays: Fridays, Second
Saturdays And National Holidays
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Operating Hours: Mon-Sun : 09:30 AM
- 05:00 PM
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Address: Curator,
Government Museum, Municipal Office Campus, Erode – 638 001, Tamil Nadu.
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Period Built: Established In
1987
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Entry Fee: Adults: Rs. 5/-
(Indian Nationals) Children Below 12 Years: Rs. 3/- (Indian Nationals) Bonafide
Students And Teachers In Groups With Prior Permission: Rs. 2/- (Indian
Nationals) Non- Indian Nationals: Rs. 100/- Or US $ 2