Institut de Chandernagore, also known as Dupleix Palace, is one of the oldest museums of West Bengal. It boasts of a collection of rare French antiques, such as cannons used in the Anglo-French wars (popularly known as the Carnatic wars), personal belongings of French governor generals, and wooden furniture dating back to the 18th century, which are difficult to find anywhere else in the world. Exhibits include items used by Dupleix (the Governor General of French India), such as a marble bust of himself, and relics of the French colonial and local history of Chandannagar.
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Getting there
By road: via Delhi Road or G.T. Road from Kolkata By train: any local train from Howrah Station via Bandel on the main line By ferry service: any launch from Kolkata or Howrah Ferry Ghat via Serampore reaches Rani Ghat at Chandannagar
Average duration of visit
1-2 hours
Museum administered by
ASI
Person in charge
Updated
Quick Facts
Address:
Strand Road
Visiting Time:
Sunday: 11 am - 6.30 pm
Monday: 11 am - 6.30 pm
Tuesday: 11 am - 6.30 pm
Wednesday: 11 am - 6.30 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11 am - 6.30 pm
Saturday: Closed
The Museum remains closed on public holidays.
Phone:
(033) 2683-9661Entry Fees:
Rs 5/- for Indian nationals
Rs 20/- for foreign nationals
Facilities & Services:
Established:
1961Related Museums
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Biography
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Mapper: Museums of India Desk, Sahapedia