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Puducherry Museum

White Town
Treasury of rare Chola and Pallava bronzes, Roman amphorae artifacts, and French colonial heritage furniture
8,731 reviews
Open until 6:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
MonClosed
Tue10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Housed in the historic Law de Lauriston building on Saint Louis Street in White Town, the Puducherry Museum displays an extraordinary collection of regional antiquities. Key highlights include ancient Roman trading artifacts excavated from Arikamedu, exquisite bronze statues from the Chola dynasty, and royal French colonial furniture, including Governor Dupleix’s carved bed. Note that the museum is closed on Mondays and national holidays.

The Puducherry Museum is a prominent cultural institution located in Puducherry, India, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the region’s rich history and heritage. Established in 1983, the museum is housed in a colonial-era building that adds to its historical charm.

Timings: The museum is open to visitors during the following hours:

Weekdays: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Weekends: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Closed on Mondays and national holidays.

Entry Fee:

Adults: β‚Ή10
Children: β‚Ή5
Foreign Visitors: β‚Ή50

 

Well known for Chola & Pallava stone and bronze sculptures, Excavated Roman Arikamedu glassware & amphorae, Governor Dupleix's bed & colonial French artifacts, Antiq
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Features known for : Chola & Pallava stone and bronze sculptures, Excavated Roman Arikamedu glassware & amphorae, Governor Dupleix's bed & colonial French artifacts, Antiq
Visit Duration: 1–2 Hours
Entry Type : Paid
Parking : Street Parking
Accessibility: Partially
Best spot for : Families, Kids, Solo Travellers, Senior Citizens, History Lovers, Architecture, Relaxation
Spot Known for : French Heritage, Architecture, Historic Landmark
Editors Note : Housed in the historic Law de Lauriston building on Saint Louis Street in White Town, the Puducherry Museum displays an extraordinary collection of regional antiquities. Key highlights include ancient Roman trading artifacts excavated from Arikamedu, exquisite bronze statues from the Chola dynasty, and royal French colonial furniture, including Governor Dupleix’s carved bed. Note that the museum is closed on Mondays and national holidays.

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near rock beach, nearby romain Rollen Library, White Town, Puducherry, 605001

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