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This multipurpose museum houses sculpture from Pallava, Chola and Vijaynagara
temples. There are Budhha images from Pondicherry/Kirmampakkam and bronzes from
the Chola, Vijaynagara and Nayaka periods, arms and weapons. The displayed terracota
figures, shards of Arretine and Roulletted ware, amhorae, burial urns, glass
beads have been excaveted from the surrounding historic environment.
Also on view are French period furniture, mirrors, lamps, paintings, porcelain,
crockery and curtlery. There is a printing press dated 1820, old journals and
books which were published at Pondicherry as well as weapons like guns, swords,
spears, lances and cannons.
The painting section includes Tanjore and glass paintings, colonial prints and
contemprory oils, pastles and water colours.
Pondicherry Museum
rue Romian Rolland
Pondicherry 605001
Timing: 10.00 am to 5.00 am
Closed on Mondays and government hollidays.