Government Museum and Art Gallery
The multipurpose museum named as Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh is one of the few important museums in India. The museum is popular for the Ghandara Sculptures, miniature paintings in Rajasthani style. Before partitioning India, the museum was in Lahore and later part of the treasures got shifted to different places and finally to the present day building.
Things To Do in Government Museum and Art Gallery:
Marvel the largest collections of Gandhara Sculptures, an art form developed in the northwestern Pakistan and East Afghanistan during the period between 1st and 7th century CE. The Greco-Roman styles are reflected greatly in the Ghandhara sculptures. Witness the beauty of the miniature paintings made with the grand Rajasthani styles. An exclusive library will be the interesting part for the book lovers, historians and researchers.
How To Reach?
The museum is established in Sector 10-C in Chandigarh, opposite to Leisure Valley and Rose Garden, with a scenic backdrop of the Shiwalik hill ranges.
Best Time to Visit:
Between October and March, the climate will be at your favor, to explore the region thoroughly.
Natural History Museum
Children will love visiting this museum which houses collections about the natural history and evolution of mankind over the centuries. Established in 1973, the Natural History Museum of Chandigarh attracts tourists and the natives alike to enjoy the exhibits.
Things to do in Natural History Museum:
Explore the four major sections themed at Redefining our Past, Evolution of Life, Indian Dinosaurs and Evolution of mankind. Marvel the beauty of the featured fossils, models of dinosaurs, pictures of birds and animals made of hand embroidery. Children will enjoy the exhibits and the entire collections will be fascinating for the historian and researchers.
How To Reach Natural History Museum:
Natural History Museum is located in Sector-10C, close to the Government Museum and Art Gallery.
Best Time to Visit:
Between October and March, the climate will be at your favor, to explore the region thoroughly.
International Dolls Museum
Visit International Dolls Museum at Chandigarh located inside the popular Rock Garden, a must visit location for children during your tour to Chandigarh. The museum houses the diversified collection of dolls representing different countries ranging from Latin America to Russia and also all Indian states. The kids will feel like being in a fairyland here with all the dolls.
Things To Do at International Dolls Museum:
Know more about the culture and tradition of different countries and states from the dolls wearing the respective traditional outfits. Enjoy the depiction of fairy tales and mythological stories, the all time favorites for children. Though it is a small museum, the collections of dolls are the finest one to enjoy.
How To Reach International Dolls Museum:
The International Dolls Museum is located in Bal Bhawan, Sector-23 in Chandigarh.
Best Time to Visit:
Between October and March, the climate will be at your favor, to explore the region thoroughly.
