Government Museum Ooty Entry Fee
0 (No Entry Fee)
Government Museum Ooty Phone
0423 244 1402
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Government Museum Ooty Address: Near Arts College, Stone House Area, Stone House, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, 643002, India
As we all know Ooty is known for its natural beauty and it has been the most loved tourist spot in India. There are many things to see in this Hill station but one must make sure to visit the "Government Museum in Ooty".
This museum enhances the remarkable collection of different tribal object. Major attraction of Ooty has always been its life, culture,and the society of the tribe. It has served as home for almost 18 tribes out of which "Todas" tribe is the one which is remarkable.
Todas people are pastoral community, fair toned and curly hair and a strict vegetarian. According to theirs myths, Goddess Teikirshy and her brother first created the sacred buffalo and later the first Toda man. And then created first Toda woman from the first toda man's right rib.
The first Civilization occurred when the East India Company annexed the Nilgiris in 1779. In 1823, John Sullivan, who was the then collector of Coimbatore, purchased the land from Todas and build the first stone house in Ooty. But today unfortunately, there are only about 1,100 Todas left.
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The Government Museum in Ooty has taken the responsibility of maintaining and displaying the unique collection and the art of this region. Every single detail along with the art, craft, sculpture, items they use etc..are displayed in this museum to give a clear picture of how these todas live and lead their life along with the ecological details and nature of art of this region.
The Government Museum is open on all days except Fridays. And there is no admission Fee to visit this top tourist place in Ooty.
