Visit Top 5 Museums In Chennai

6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Chennai is one of the four major cities of India and is also the capital of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its numerous temples and colorful silks. On this tour explore some of the museums of Chennai that showcase collections ranging from the days of the Pallava Kings to the present day.

Highlights

Chennai Rail Museum
Government Museum
Fort Museum
Birla Planetarium
Cholamandal Artists’ Village

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees
Included: 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Included: Local English speaking guide
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Optional: Lunch
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Food or drink, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Chennai Rail Museum

45 min Admission included

You will be picked up from fixed point / hotel leave for sightseeing.

The Chennai Rail Museum houses vintage engines and coaches that date back more than a hundred years. The museum has two galleries and several outdoor heritage exhibits that date back to the 1800’s. The museum also has several working scale models of various trains and rare artifacts from the colonial period. Visitors can also enjoy a ride on a Toy Train.
Government Museum

one hour Admission included

The Government Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in the neighborhood of Egmore. Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata. It is particularly rich in archaeological and numismatic collections. It has the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside Europe. Among them, the colossal Museum Theatre is one of the most impressive. The National Art Gallery is also present on the museum’s premises. Built in the Indo-Saracenic style, it houses rare works of artists like Raja Ravi Varma.
Fort St. George

one hour Admission included

Another museum that you will visit is the Fort St. George Museum that was opened to the public in 1948. The museum began with a small collection of objects of the British Raj donated by the then Madras Presidency Government, the St. Mary's Church authorities, the disbanded army units and others. Over the years many objects were acquired by various means and there are now 3 661 registered antiquities in the collection. The best among them are on display in ten galleries of the museum.
Cholamandal Artists' Village

one hour Admission included

End the tour with a visit to the Cholamandal Artists' Village that is spread over 10 acres of land just outside Chennai. It is India’s largest self-supporting artists’ village and one of the most successful in Asia.

Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Trident, Chennai

From your hotel in Chennai

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.
Children below 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are highly recommended.
Name and gender as on passport, passport number, expiry date and country of issuance are required at time of booking. Please carry the passport on the day of the tour.
Most museums remain closed on Mondays, Fridays and National Holidays.