Shembaganur Museum of Natural History
  Location within Tamil Nadu | |
| Established | 1910 |
|---|---|
| Location | Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Coordinates | 10°14′N 77°30′E / 10.23°N 77.5°E |
| Type | Natural history museum |
| Founder | Sacred Heart College of Kodaikanal |
| Owner | Sacred Heart College of Kodaikanal |
Shembaganur Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum located in the Kodaikanal region of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, South India. Established in 1895, the museum houses an extensive collection of exhibits across the fields of anthropology, botany, zoology, and handicrafts.[1][2]
History
The was revitalized in 1951 by Father Ugarthe, a Spanish Christian missionary. It houses a preserved collection of 2,500 plant species and exhibits featuring more than 500 species of animals. Currently, this museum is maintained by the administration of Sacred Heart College.[3][4]
Visiting Hours
The museum is open for public during the following hours:[5]
- Morning: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Evening: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
References
- ↑ "Shembaganur Museum of Natural History". Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Shembaganur Museum of Natural History". Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Natural History Museum". Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ Pavi Sagar. "A Day at the Shenbaganur Museum of Natural History". Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Shenbaganur Museum Kodaikanal / Flora & Fauna Museum (Entry Fee, Timings, Entry Ticket Cost, Price)". Retrieved 17 January 2026.
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