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What to do and see in Chennai District, Tamil Nadu: The Best Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Chennai District, India including Vivekananda House- Multimedia Cultural Museum, DakshinaChitra Museum, Subramanya Bharathi Museum, Dr MGR Memorial House, Dr.Arun's Photography And Vintage Camera Museum, Chennai Rail Museum, Live Art Museum, Live Art Museum, Government Museum, Fort Museum.
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1. Vivekananda House- Multimedia Cultural Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Mrudula1208
Swami Vivekananda house is one of the famous place to visit in chennai and it is believed that Swami used to live in this house and entire lifestyle is depicted here
2. DakshinaChitra Museum
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4.5 based on 397 reviews
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.
Reviewed By michaelmT5130SC - The Hague, The Netherlands
On an historical trip through South India we visited Dakshina Chitra. It was a real joy to experience this beautiful collection of antique houses from all four southern-Indian states. The signs in English are informative. There were demonstrations of weaving, pottery, henna application, dances and painting in the various regional styles. There is a good film illustrating the way people lived in the recent past. The shop has a well stocked selection of handcrafted objects and there is a bazaar where you can buy directly from the artists who demonstrate their craft for you. The restaurant serves authentic South Indian food and is reasonably priced. Its strength is highlighting Hindu, Christian and Muslim heritage. There are activities for kids like colouring, shell decorations, handicraft etc. In the evenings there are sometimes excellent dance performances in the amphitheatre. Ample parking space.
3. Subramanya Bharathi Museum
4. Dr MGR Memorial House
5. Dr.Arun's Photography And Vintage Camera Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
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.
6. Chennai Rail Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
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
Reviewed By male591970 - Chennai (Madras), India
Got spare time? Want to relax? Eat? Play? Take a joy Ride, into a dark tunn el, hear the train Hoot,Watch some video clippings in a well maintained Movie Theatre, Reminisce the rail heritage, love Art? - witness it, delve into Sculptures, enjoy the Green cover, take a cool walk, sip a hot cup of south Indian coffee, jump on a Buggie, and finish off a good meal at a Luxury ambience Coach Restaurant, and many more .....
7. Live Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
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.
Reviewed By LostMySelfTraveling
It was really nice to see famous personalities like cricketers, cine stars and Mother Therisa and many more. You feel as if they are alive and standing in front of you. The sculptures are really awesome and must see. You can also take selfies with these famous personalities and overall it's a fun experience. Children will especially love.
8. Live Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
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.
9. Government Museum
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3.5 based on 349 reviews
This majestic complex comprises six buildings and nearly fifty galleries; the impressive works cross every era and branch of science and art, from zoology and anthropology to puppetry, painting and fibre optic sculpture.
Reviewed By sheetalrangnathan - London, United Kingdom
I am an art lover and how come someone skip the Chola bronzes and you get to see some of the most exquisite pieces of that period. Dancing Nataraja, Kalyansunder, different saints, deity etc all casted painstakingly in bronze. Its just in the centre of city.
10. Fort Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By deepamoses - New Delhi, India
This Museum is a must visit one in Chennai. The Armaments section has displays of different kinds of weapons such as cannons, guns, swords and daggers in use during British rule. There is a section for uniforms worn by officers in the British army, the various medals conferred on them and the coins minted during British rule. The first floor has portraits in oil painting of the different Governers of the Fort and their wives, the Kings and Queens of England and the Arcot Nawabs. There are also aquatints of different places giving a glimpse of life in those days. The second floor houses burial urns and a sacrophagus and gives a good understanding of burial practices in South India during the Neolithic and Iron Age. The piece-de-resistance is the only surviving Indian flag that was hoisted on the First Independence Day. Loved the collection displayed in the museum and most certainly recommend this place
