Thanjavur Royal Palace Museum

Museums in Thanjavur

The museums in Thanjavur offer the majestic and glorious history of the city through some prehistoric sculptures, paintings, Sanskrit manuscripts on palm leaves, coins, crafts work and lots more. The museums are the most visited tourist attractions of the city. The museums signify the rich cultural heritage of India that encourages the process of learning, particularly among the students and history buffs. The desire to see the ancient artifacts in the museum attracts the visitors from across the globe in Thanjavur. A visit to the museums combined with tour to several prominent attractions of the city is certainly an unforgettable experience to cherish forever. The major museum of Thanjavur that is a must visit place for all tourists is mentioned below:

Address : Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, 613001

Timing : 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Closed : Only on Public Holidays

The museum is popular in the town for preserving various primeval items like the paintings, manuscripts and statues from the temples likes Gangaikondacholapuram Temple and Brihadeeswarar Temple. The beautiful stone sculptures of the Pandya, Chola, Nayaka and Pallava periods are added attractions among the visitors to the museum. The bronze idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is so stunning that it cannot be described in the words. The painting done on the wood by using diverse vibrant colors and decorated with the invaluable gems and gold leaves astonishes the people.