Revisiting Coimbatore’s Gass Forest Museum, Textile Museum, Geedee Car Museum and more
Coimbatore is home to several unique museums, including the Gass Forest Museum and the Police Museum. The Gass Forest Museum, established over a century ago, showcases a vast collection of natural history artifacts and attracts a diverse audience. The Police Museum features historical police artifacts and military displays, providing insights into the region's history and heritage.
- ▪The Gass Forest Museum houses one of India's largest natural history collections with around 4000 artifacts.
- ▪Visitors can explore various sections, including entomology and mycology, showcasing a range of biological specimens.
- ▪The Police Museum displays historical police uniforms, weapons, and notable artifacts like a cannon from the battle of Wandiwash.
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Gass Forest MusuemNestled among greenery at the sprawling forest campus of Tamil Nadu Forest Academy is the iconic 120-year-old Gass Forest Museum named after Horace Archibald Gass (the Conservator of Forests in Coimbatore Southern Circle of the Madras Presidency in 1902) in recognition of his efforts and contributions. A giant stuffed Indian Gaur from the Biligiri Hills of Karnataka, an exhibit at Gass Forest Museum | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M A one-of-its-kind museum in the country, it is a record of the history of the land, lovingly curated for over a century.
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