Museums in Pondicherry

The Pondicherry museums are the powerhouses of art and culture having an unusual collection of things that were uncovered from the Arikamedu site near Pondicherry. A couple of museums are located in the homes of yesteryears' royal people. The museums are both - enlightening and entertaining. The mementos clearly talk about the trade that prevailed in the region of Pondicherry with the Roman Empire in early centuries which continued till the pre christian age. Also displayed in the museums are several means of transport being used in the ancient colonial era in Pondicherry. Now, to list down the major museums: