Government Museum and Art Gallery
| Place | Chandigarh |
|---|---|
| State | Punjab |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1968 |
| Museum Type | Art and History Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Sector, 10C, Sector 10, Chandigarh, 160011 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 04:30 PM (Tuesday–Sunday) Closed on Mondays and gazetted holidays. |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 (Indian Nationals) ₹10 (Children/Students) ₹50 (Foreign Nationals) |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1968, the Government Museum and Art Gallery is a premier institution in North India, designed by the celebrated architect Le Corbusier. It was founded to house the significant share of artifacts received by India following the partition of the Panjab Central Museum, Lahore. The museum serves as a major cultural landmark in Chandigarh’s "Leisure Valley."
General Collections
The collection is exceptionally diverse, featuring Gandhara sculptures, Pahari and Rajasthani miniature paintings, and modern Indian art. It also encompasses sections for metal ware, decorative arts, and a specialized numismatic collection ranging from ancient to medieval periods.
Unique Historical Collections
One of the most significant collections in the world, showcasing the Greco-Buddhist artistic style from the 1st to 5th centuries CE. Partition Heritage: A unique repository of historical artifacts and artworks that were physically divided between India and Pakistan in 1947. Le Corbusier Architecture: The museum building itself is a masterpiece of modernist architecture, specifically designed to utilize natural "top-lighting."
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum campus also includes the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery of Portraits, and the City Museum, forming a comprehensive cultural complex. It is noted for its distinctive red brick and concrete facade characteristic of Chandigarh's urban design. |
| Artifacts | Fasting Siddhartha (Gandhara); Bodhisattva Maitreya; Pahari miniature paintings (Guler and Kangra schools); Paintings by Amrita Sher-Gil and M.F. Husain; Ancient punch-marked coins; Mughal-era daggers and textiles. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 172 274 2010 |
| Email ID | museum-chd@nic.in |
Artifact Gallery
