Puducherry Museum

Puducherry Museum located in the former Law Building on Saint Louis Street, right by Bharathi Park, the Puducherry Museum was established in 1983. The two‑storey colonial structure, first built in 1788, reflects French‑Indian architectural elegance and features a charming courtyard lined with stone sculptures

Inside, the museum houses over 6,500 artifacts ranging from 1st-century BC Arikamedu relics to Pallava and Chola bronze statues, Roman‑Greek jars, and striking French colonial furniture Standouts include Chola bronzes (over 81 pieces), an antique Gutenberg press, a rusted Roman sword, and even historical transport like an old palanquin and pousse‑pousse .

The museum is organized into thematic galleries: French‑India (with Governor Dupleix’s furniture and printing equipment), Archaeology, Bronze, Arms, Arts & Crafts, Geology, and Fossils & Shells—offering a well-rounded cultural journey . It also holds a special section honoring Sri Aurobindo, with personal items, manuscripts, and artifacts from the French‑Indian era

Ideal for history buffs, heritage lovers, and families, a full visit takes around 2 hours. The museum’s labels and guided signs help visitors appreciate Pondicherry’s journey from ancient trading port to French colony to modern cultural hotspot