One of the oldest and finest museums of the entire region. It boasts a beautiful collection of French items (e.g cannons used in Anglo - French war, wooden furniture of the 18th century, etc.) which are difficult to find anywhere else in the world. The institute still teaches French through regular classes.
Chandannagar Museum and Indo-French Institute is an Indo-French cultural centre and museum. It was established in the 19th century by the then French Prime Minister Pompidre and Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. The centre features various galleries, dedicated to the French East India Company, French furniture, French periodic administration as well as Indian art and crafts.
The art gallery and museum was open for public in the year 1956. The museum contains displays regarding the local history of Chandannagar, including the archaeological discoveries in the district since the Gupta period. Besides, the library contains information relating to the French administration in India.
Timing: 11 am – 6 pm (March - November) 11 am – 5:30 pm (December - February)
(Closed on Thursdays and Saturdays)