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    Government Museum and Art Gallery

    99 Reviews
    #8 of 71 things to do in Chandigarh
    Speciality Museums, Museums
    Sector-10C | Opp. Rose Garden, Chandigarh 160011, India
    +91 172 274 0103
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    “No Roerich”

    The cost is a mere Rs10 and the collection is informative, enjoyable and well worth seeing. If... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    DaisyClover
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    Melbourne, Australia
    “The building is as interesting as its contents”

    A lot of Indian museums are (sorry to say) a bit rubbish. The evolution of curatorial skills... read more

    Reviewed 15 February 2018
    Koshkha
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    UK
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    • Very good41%
    • Average15%
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    “miniature paintings” (6 reviews)
    “beautiful paintings” (4 reviews)
    “great collection” (5 reviews)
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    Sector-10C | Opp. Rose Garden, Chandigarh 160011, India
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    No Roerich

    The cost is a mere Rs10 and the collection is informative, enjoyable and well worth seeing. If however you are a Nicholas Roerich fan and are hoping to see five of his paintings, you may be disappointed. They were no longer on display when I...More

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    Reviewed 15 February 2018
    The building is as interesting as its contents

    A lot of Indian museums are (sorry to say) a bit rubbish. The evolution of curatorial skills sometimes seems to be stuck somewhere in the 1970s and even when the contents are stunning, the displays tend to be poor. The Chandigarh museum is a multi-themed...More

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    Reviewed 31 January 2018
    Great Collection of old antiquities

    Government museum and art gallery is situated near rose garden. Many collections of antiques and artefacts are displayed here. A must visit for history lovers. Coin collectors will love this place. Good collections of books related to religious and many literature are kept here.

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    Reviewed 18 January 2018
    Clean, interesting place.

    Well it is well maintained and interesting museum for people who love art and history. They have coins from 150 BC and likes. Ambiance is very clean and comfortable. Do ask for audio guide which is freely available near ticket purchasing counter.

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    Reviewed 10 November 2017
    Amazing and Educational for Kids

    A must place to visit alongwith nearby Rose Garden.Three museums in one campus.one is art gallery,another is architecture and third is scluptures.Itis very enjoyin in all seasons and spare enough time .Its free for senior citizens as its a Government museum.Photos are allowed inside with...More

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    Reviewed 22 October 2017 via mobile
    Must watch

    Nice place to visit with kids. We spent around 1.5 hours here. Actually you need more time. 3 different museums in one area. Go for it.

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    Reviewed 9 October 2017
    Interesting collection

    Interesting collection of stone sculptures, and miniature paintings as well as modern art, worth a walk around.

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    Reviewed 3 October 2017
    Educative and informative

    Located just opposite to Rose garden. Three museums in one campus art, science and architecture. definitely it will be educative and informative for children,

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    Reviewed 25 September 2017
    Beautiful Museum and Art Gallery

    Beautiful museum in the center of city Chandigarh. The surroundings of the place if also very nice, a rose garden is situated at approx 2 km distance from there.Best thing is Photography is allowed inside the museum so always go with your camera. One can...More

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    Reviewed 23 September 2017
    Such a Exploring place Government Museum And Art Gallery

    It was memory improving visit for us when we visited Government Museum. All eras of living system on earth with their description and visual aspects and architectural features of building gives immense pleasure. History of Gautam Buddha along with their monuments are placed by showing...More

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