The 10 Best Museums in Chennai District, Tamil Nadu

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‘Thol Isai Kalanjiyam’ is a museum of ancient musical instruments. It has a collection of 80 instruments, some obsolete and many still in Vogue. The display includes classical concert instruments, folk instruments and temple instruments. The Museum was inaugurated on17th February 2019 by his Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu. The Museum provides in depth information about the instruments in addition to portraying the history of the Tamil Isai Sangam. Thol Isai Kalanjiyam is a valuable resource for music students and an eye opener for every visitor.

The MRM Foundation is a nonprofit organization that documents and supports revival of rural crafts, textiles and architecture. Visit Manjul, its store with traditional palm leaf baskets, handmade tiles made in the village of Athangudi, the Kandanghi sari both in cotton and silk, the Chettinad lime-egg plaster and plastic baskets. If you have the time, visit Kanadakathan (405 kilometers from Chennai) to get a first-hand experience.

A unique concept of bringing South India’s cultural traditions all under one roof, Dakshin Chitra is a little out of the city (25 kilometers) but certainly worth your while. Dakshin Chitra actually means "picture of the south" and that’s exactly what you should expect to see. Educational and fun at the same time, this is a center for a complete orientation to Southern India’s four states. You can experience the living traditions, performing arts, music, crafts and architecture on the 10-acre spread. The earthy feel of the structure and its surroundings transport visitors into the cultural milieu. Dakshin Chitra is great for both children and adults as you can try your hand at glass blowing, pottery and traditional games.

Railway Museum * 5 indoor Galleries (3 A/C, 2 Non-AC), incl. Art Gallery and Miniature Models of Trains and LED lit Boards * Toy Train Ride* Three Tier Running Train Model with Si* 90 Seater A/c Movie Theatre for Railway clippings* Coach Restaurant with 60+24 pax* Food Court*Natya Arangam for Events* Amphitheatre for Events * Heritage Outdoor Exhibits incl.Steam Locos* Semaphore Arm Signal in working condition *Fowler Steam Ploughing Engine(1905) * Crane (BG &MG) *X Class Locomotive *MG Goods locomotive(1909) *B Class Darjeeling Himalayan Loco(1917) Coaches *Inspection Carriages BG and NG *NG - Postal Van, Guard Van, First Class MG Nilgiri First Class, Nilgiri 2nd class Hand operated crane (1887) · · Clean Hygienic toilets Premises: · Three Children Parks ·Free paved parking -Wheel chair friendly -Garden with lush green grass that you can sit on*Lactation room, Toilets for Persons with Disability, Wheel chair friendly toilets

The museum consists of the personal collection of Dr.A.V.Arun, And contains more than 1500 antique and vintage cameras, which include Box Cameras from 1900 onwards, large box cameras from 1870 onwards , an 8 feet long and 5 feet tall wooden extra large format camera, SLRs TLRs, world war II and vintage spy cameras. It also has numerous photographic equipment and books righ from 1930s.

World's 1st Silicone Museum.Ever seen a statue of Monalisa? Ever wondered how it would be to take a photo with a statue of Monalisa? Not just Monalisa has many more . Come explore with us.