One of the biggest attractions in Chandigarh that one should visit is the Government Museum & Art Gallery. The museum that houses an amazing array of ancient artifacts pertaining to Indian art and heritage is situated in Sector 10. Set up in the year 1968 for saving those art treasures that were divided during the Partition of India, it has now become one of the prominent institutions that preserve art and culture in Northern India. From exquisite Indian miniature paintings to ancient sculptures, decorative arts, manuscripts, coins, textiles, and archaeological discoveries from the different periods of history are on display. In the gallery, one would also come across the excellent Gandhara sculptures which shows the amalgamation of Greek and Buddhist schools of art. The beauty of Pahari and Rajasthani miniature paintings will simply captivate you. All the galleries have been planned beautifully, taking the visitors to a historical ride, learning about the history of India, its religions, dynasties and various schools of art. This educational museum caters to students and researches for whom this museum is of great help. Temporary exhibitions, cultural activities, lectures and workshops for kids and adults are organized regularly, which the visitors get to enjoy along with the permanent exhibitions. The modern architecture of the building along with the peaceful environment is the plus point. This museum is definitely worth a visit for art lovers and archaeology buffs.
