Pondicherry Museum
Pondicherry Museum
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Aviv R
Tel Aviv, Israel92 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
It’s a little, local museum with quite random objects exhibited. It’s right next to the park so it’s easy to just go in, make a quick tour and be out in 10-15 min. The display of statues of the Hindu gods is interesting.
Written 11 April 2023
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Rupert C
Teddington, UK3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
A bit disappointing as few of the objects had a description still less any context of how they fitted in with Pondicherry. It wasn’t possible to take photos which might have encouraged me to do further study. This includes the Chola statues and Arikamedu Roman finds. It was as if the French had left in 1954 and no one had thought to update much.
Written 26 February 2023
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Emma W
Uppsala, Sweden22 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Sort of strange museum with quite little information about the things on display. It’s basically a lot of stuff from different time periods. Everything from bronze statues to old furniture and a room full of rocks. If you have some time to spare it’s worth a visit but don’t go out of your way to fit this place in
Written 7 January 2023
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Vishwa Teja
4 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
A regular museum but you must visit if you are interested in History. We parked on the road. But later we were told that it was no parking area. Keep in mind this
Written 14 November 2022
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Siddhartha
Kolkata (Calcutta), India530 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Pondicherry Museum is very informative about the Indian history and frech colonial period in pondicherry. Furniture, crockery, toiletaries, vehicle all used items are being display. Various antique items likes coin, Jewellery, stone, bronze and stone sculpture, etc. are displaying there. Collection of weapons, guns, home used Material, arrow used by ancient people also you can see. Splendid painting will definitely amazed you. Printing press of Gutenberg model also you can see. Must visit place. Due to photography prohibited I couldn't picked any photos.
Opening time 10AM to 5PM except Monday. Entry fees ₹ 10 for adult, ₹5 for child.
Opening time 10AM to 5PM except Monday. Entry fees ₹ 10 for adult, ₹5 for child.
Written 24 October 2022
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Sanju C
Bengaluru, India48 contributions
Sep 2022
Small museum with some good artefacts and collection, but seems poorly maintained. The items on display can use a bit of cleaning and maintenance
Written 3 October 2022
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chenchu prasad
Chennai (Madras), India1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Friends
It was a nice experience visiting this place, we can see lots of pre historic things of our country. Apart from museum the beach and Bharathi situated nearby the museum.
Written 21 July 2022
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Narendran Dama
Tirupati, India78 contributions
Jun 2022
The museum houses artefacts discovered during the excavation of the Arikamedu heritage site, such as stones, jewellery, coins, and statues. In the first century BC through the second century AD, these depict Pondicherry's importance as a trading port. There are also bronze sculptures and stone carvings on display at the museum that illustrate the vibrant culture of the Pallava and Chola dynasties. The museum also displays remnants of the French colonial period. Among the furnishings are office tables, sofas, large mirrors, cots, treasury boxes, and jewel boxes used by Mr. Dupleix, the French Groverner. The museum contains a large collection of stones and ores from all over the country. Transportation vehicles from the 18th and 19th centuries were also on display. The entry fee for the Pondicherry museum is Rs. 10 for adults and Rs. 5 for children. Admission to the museum is Rs. 50 for foreign visitors. Pondicherry Museum is open from 9 am to 6:30 pm on all days except Mondays and national holidays. Oveall it is worthful visit.
Written 11 July 2022
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Narahari R
Rio Rancho, NM3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Museum was open but they didn't have electricity. One staff person said I could go in and take a quick look, other staff person said I couldn't go in. They fought amongst themselves and a third person came out and said people not allowed inside. I had to leave and didn't get to see the museum since we were traveling back to Chennai.
Written 29 June 2022
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Sandip D
20 contributions
Nov 2021
The Museum collection brings lot of pride as Indian with early civilization of Arikamedu. The Chola dynasty history is exciting. I was impressed with the collection of various stones and most importantly with the presence of Titan in the art gallery.
Written 13 December 2021
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