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FORT ST. GEORGE MUSEUM

Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

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The origin of the great white structure of Fort St. George is inextricable from the history of the city of Chennai itself. Popularly called the 'White Town', the sole purpose of establishing the massive fort compound was to establish a British strong hold in the Coromandel Coast and the rest of South India. With Fort St. George as a British headquarter, it was easier to develop the many small towns and villages in Tamilnadu. The now bustling city of Chennai grew up around this fort during this time,under the British conferred name Madras.

The building housing the museum is one of the oldest surviving buildings built within the fort. The building was completed in 1795 and served as the location for Madras Bank. The museum building has a history of its own. The antiquities are displayed in ten galleries spread over three floors. An imposing marble statue of Lord Cornwallis (1738-1805) greets the visitors. The statue, carved by Thomas Banks, was financed by funds raised from the public, depicts the scene of surrender of two sons of Tippu as hostages The lobby contains drawings showing the stages of constructions and renovations from 1640 onwards.

Interesting Facts

  • The Flag Staff – this is noted to be the tallest flag staff in the country, standing at 150 feet tall.

  • Weapons & Real life size portraits of royal family of England.

Suggested time duration

4 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

March to June

Do's & Dont's

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
  • Don't touch the articafts.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
10:00 AM 07:00 PM
  • Friday is Holiday

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
High Court MTC Bus Terminus
1.2 KM 1800-419-4287
Chintadripet Railway Station
2.5 KM 139
Chennai International Airport
19.2 KM 044-22560551

What to Carry

Carry water bottle

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children Infants

Facilities

Toilets First Aid

Parking

Parking is available for 5 cars

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Tondiarpet 6 KM

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FORT ST. GEORGE MUSEUM

Fort St. George, Rajaji Road, near Legislature and Secretariat, Fort Saint George, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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