These museums are a paradise for travel junkies. We have exhibited a list of the best museums in Chandigarh for you.

Top Museums in Chandigarh You Must Visit

Government Museum And Art Gallery

This museum in chandigarh came into existence during the partition of India in August 1947. It is one of the premier institutions in India. It is full of a diverse collection of Gandharan sculptures, Pahari, and Rajasthani miniature paintings.

Before the partition in 1947, the collection of art objects, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts, was housed in the Central Museum. It was called Lahore, then the capital of Punjab. 60% of the objects were reserved by Pakistan and the remaining 40% were kept by India.

Did you know in April 1949, the collection was initially showcased in Amritsar then Shimla, Patiala. And finally, it was housed in Chandigarh. It is counted as one of the historical museum in Chandigarh.

Location: Sector, 10C, Chandigarh, 160011

Timings: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Entry Fee: Rs.10 per person

Chandigarh Architecture Museum

Established in 1997, Chandigarh Architecture Museum was made to preserve rare documents, drawings, sketches, and archives. These documents were used in making the city. S.D. Sharma designed this sculptural building.

The design was an inspiration by Le Corbusier. The most interesting part about this museum is the furniture section. This furniture was specially crafted for Chandigarh. It is best museums in chandigarh.

Location: PQXP+7QC, Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, Chandigarh, 160011

Timings: 09:45 am-04:30 pm

Entry Fee: Rs. 10 per person

Natural History Museum

Dr. M.S. Randhawa was the one who founded and created one of the most important museums in Chandigarh. He was the first Commissioner of the union territory and a renowned Biologist. This museum is counted as one of the most famous places in chandigarh to visit.

It has mainly four sections. Each section depicts something about history. It has Redefining Our Past, Cyclorama of Evolution of life, Dinosaur of India, and Human Evolution for public view.

Location: Sector 10C Madhya Marg, Matka Chowk, Chandigarh, 160011 

Timings: 10 am-04:30 pm

Entry Fee: 30 per person

International Dolls Museum

This museum is the first of its kind in India. It has a precious collection of invaluable heritage dolls from about 32 different countries which include Germany and Spain as well. It has historical, socio-cultural, geographical, artistic, fashion design, and costume features.

It is considered the best museums in chandigarh. These depict the culture of Indian and foreign states. If you visit chandigarh then this place should be in your travel collection.

Location: PQRC+F9H, Bal Bhawan, Udyog Path, Sector 23B, Chandigarh, 160023

Timings: 10 am-04:30 pm

Entry Fee: 10 per person

Le Corbusier Centre

It is one of the oldest building constituted in Chandigarh. It is also the oldest architect’s office currently named Le Corbusier Centre. Le Corbusier used to work here and with his team. It is added to the list of historical museums in Chandigarh.

This place is famous for Photographs, models, sketches, and Modern sculptures and installations. This museum has furniture and a Souvenir shop that is a major attraction for visitors.

Location: Sector 19B Old Architect Building, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh, Punjab 160019

Timings: 10 am-05:00 pm

Entry Fee: N/A

High Court Museum

It was established in the year 2006. This museum is at the High Court of Punjab and Haryana Chandigarh. This place exhibits the historical events that happened over the decades. This place is the perfect epitome of social and political events that happened in history and has practiced jurisdiction.

The major attraction of this place is historic events such as the trial of Bhagat Singh at Lahore, the arrest of Dr. Kitchlew, the creation of the post of Chief Justice, the arrest of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, etc. It also has Nathu Ram Godse’s handcuffs. Old stamps that evolved through history.

Location: QR44+93H, Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh, 160001

Timings: 09:30 am-05:00 pm

Entry Fee: N/A

Rag Doll Museum

The museum comprises 200 rag dolls made from waste cloth by Nek Chand in the 1970s. Some new dolls were also made on the same theme, which is part of this museum. This place is a replica of a village with artificial trees and huts made for visitors.

The daily chores of village people are depicted through these dolls. This place is under the rock garden society which manages this doll museum. It has 200 rag dolls handcrafted by Nek Chand himself. If you visit the rock garden do visit the rag doll museum.

Location: QR35+39R, Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Sector 1, Chandigarh, 160001

Timings: 09:00 am-07:00 pm

Entry Fee: 20 per person

National Gallery of Portraits

This museum is dedicated to the freedom fighters of India. They sacrificed their lives for India. To pay them tribute this museum was built. It reminds wars, partition, and how people won back their freedom from the Britishers.

It portrays a glimpse of the reawakening of India from the time from different times. Its major attraction is the recorded voices of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi.

Location: PQRM+4XV, Bridge Market, 17C, Sector 17, Chandigarh, 160017

Timings: 10:00 am-05:00 pm

Entry Fee: N/A

Wrapping Thoughts

So, you all must be now familiar with the museums in chandigarh. These places should be on your travel list for sure. Museums in Chandigarh will always remind our coming generation of the history and culture of Chandigarh and India.

Nek Chand museum is also in making at rock garden chandigarh.

What are you waiting for? Go and explore this city now.

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On his 121 birthday, a Museum will be inaugurated on 22^nd March 2017. In the Museum people shall have look at the drawings of buildings designed by Jeanneret, Heritage furniture, and unique pictures.

About Jeanneret

Jeanneret was born on 22^nd March 1896 and lived up until 4^th December 1967. According to his will, the cremation ashes were run through Sukhna Lake, showing his love for Chandigarh.

Buildings Designed by Jeanneret

• Gandhi Bhawan at Panjab University
• University Library

He also assisted Le Corbusier in designing all the buildings in Chandigarh. Jeanneret’s House is converting into a Museum for the people to look at the ancient gubbins of his House. The House will open to the public on 22^nd March 2017. Jeanneret stayed in the House from 1954 to 1965 and after that, the House was allotted to different officers for staying there.

The officers made certain changes in the House according to their requirements. That is the main reason the House is getting converted into a Museum. In 2016 the decision was taken to convert the House into a Museum and is being executed now in 2017.

Jeanneret House Details

Jeanneret House was a beautiful one comprising of:

• Coloured walls in the rooms
• an eye-shaped the window to have a view of the lawn as well as for the fresh air to enter on the first floor
• At the ground floor, a special window designed for the ventilation purpose called Cover shape wall.
• Ancient switchboards at the House.

Jeanneret’s House at Sector 5, where he stayed for years is now transforming into a Museum for the public on his 121 birthday.

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