Tour of Egmore Museum and Connemara Library in private car

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Chennai's hidden treasures, the Egmore Museum and Connemara Library, are excellent places to learn about the history of this area. Admire the natural history area, rare Roman antiques, and the striking bronze gallery. Savor the calm atmosphere of Connemara's rare manuscript reading rooms. You will be in awe of the architectural magnificence of the Connemara Library and the Egmore Museum.

What's Included

Entrance fee
Pick and drop in private car
Guide

Meeting and pickup

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You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

From hotel lobby

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    The Bronze gallery is arguably the most famous section of the Egmore museum and it houses one of the largest and finest collections of South Indian bronze sculptures in the world, spanning from the 7th to the 18th centuries. The iconic Nataraja or Shiva as the cosmic dancer other deities from the Chola, Pallava, Pandya, and Vijayanagara periods are here. The Sculptures gallery has exhibits from from different dynasties, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain sculptures. Discover the earliest examples of Buddhist art in the region with the Amaravati Marbles at the Amravati Gallery. The collection at National Art Gallery includes Tanjore paintings known for their rich colors and gold leaf work, Rajput paintings, Mughal paintings, and works by renowned Indian artists like Raja Ravi Varma. The Anthropology Gallery showcases the life of early humans in India through a wealth of artefacts from the Stone Age, Copper Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
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    Connemara library building itself is a beautiful example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, blending Gothic-Byzantine, Rajput Mughal, and Southern Hindu Deccani styles. The main reading room is stunning with its rich wooden ceiling, supported by ornate pillars and arches adorned with sculpted acanthus leaves. The Connemara library is one of Asia's Largest Libraries, It is mome to over 600,000 books, periodicals, and journals. Note- On Sundays, Connemara library is closed and we will visit Anna library instead

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
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    The total commute from hotel to drop bck will be an hour

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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