Government Museum

The Government Museum in Chennai, also known as the Madras Museum, is the second oldest museum in India. Established in 1851, this expansive complex features six buildings housing diverse collections spanning archaeology, numismatics, and zoology. It is world-renowned for its Bronze Gallery, which contains a magnificent collection of Chola-era sculptures, including the iconic Nataraja. The museum's striking Indo-Saracenic architecture and the historic Museum Theatre make it a vital landmark for culture, history, and scientific study.