GASS FOREST MUSEUM
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
Gass Forest Museum is a government run natural history museum situated at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Gass Forest Museum (GFM) in Coimbatore is a destination with a difference. This is a natural history museum and is the first institution in India to house exhibits related to forestry. This government run museum is located in the verdant Forest College Campus on Cowley Brown Road. It is housed in a heritage building that is over a century old.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekdays
Best Season To Visit
March to November
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 09:00 AM | 05:00 PM | 10 | 5 |
- Sunday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Mettupalayam Bus Stand |
2.5 KM | 07662004255 |
 Coimbatore North Railway Station |
2.2 KM | 139 |
 Coimbatore International Airport |
12.4 KM | 0422-2592155 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 5 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kurudampalayam | 8.7 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI PATTEESWARAR SWAMY TEMPLE
Temple dates back to 1500 year period
SRI SUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE
Lord Muruga is glorified in Thiru Murugatrupadai, a noted work of the Tamil Literature
SRI RANGANATHAR SWAMY TEMPLE
Only temple where Lord Vishnu is Worshipped in Linga form
SRI MASANI AMMAN TEMPLE
Temple nestled amid grassland interlaced and rivulets against the Anaimalai Hills
Nearest Attractions
Hill StationTOPSLIP HILL STATION
Tiger Reserve Forest located at an altitude of 2554 feet
OutdoorBLACK THUNDER THEME PARK
Covers 75 acres of land and has an array of themed rides
DamALIYAR DAM
Built across Aliyar River between 1959 and 1969
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