Red-brick theatre of the Government Museum, with arches, a staircase and surrounding trees.

Government Museum

South Indian bronzes and Amaravati sculptures make a good first visit to the Egmore museum; check which galleries are open.

  • Museums
  • Suggested time:2 to 3 hours
  • Area:Egmore

About Government Museum

The gesture of a Shiva sculpture can hold your attention longer than a room full of display cases. The South Indian bronzes guide your visit to the Government Museum; pieces from the Buddhist site of Amaravati take the conversation beyond the temples.

The complex has different buildings and collections, so set your priorities. It is worth focusing on bronzes and archaeology, with time to read the labels. Check which galleries are open: there is construction work in the complex, and not every section is necessarily open.

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