National Art Gallery

A find specimen for the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, this building is constructed in red sandstone. Not only the treasuers of art works found inside but also the building itself is interesting, for it is filled with intricate carvings. Some of the listed artifacts in the national art gallery are 16th to 18th century Mughal paintings, Debac art of the 17th century and the displays of bronzes from 10th and 13th centuries and handicrafts of various periods. Government Museum, Chennai is a multi-purpose State Government Museum located in Egmore, which is the heart of the city, spreading to am area of 16.25 acres of land. Six independent buildings in this Museum campus has 46 galleries.