Open-air museum,
Mammallapuram
The Open-air Museum is located very close to the Shore Temple in
Mahabalipuram. This reflects the cultural heritage of Tamils. The objects
on display are mostly from granite by 200 sculptors, includes chains of stone, ornamental
wheels, etc.
It is a newly established museum specifically devoted to
displaying artifacts related to the sculptural history of Tamil Nadu. Dating
from the pre-Sangam era onwards, the objects exhibited here are sculpted mostly
from granite.
There are ornate, heavily carved wheels, stone chains, figurines
and utensils along with a large variety of tools including chisels and mallets
used for sculpting. You'll get a valuable insight into the historical and
cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu through the gradual evolution of sculptural art
depicted here.
Ø Time required 1h 0m
Ø Timings: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM