Fort St. George in Turaiyūr

2 stairs musium in small bulding only about British-mugal time culture & weapons there. Not that much important place to VISIT with OUTERS better more places in Chennai are there.

Well maintained place. Beautiful sttuctures.the church is built in old english style.is wonderful. Has daily tamil service at 9am. On sundays, tamil mass at 7am, English mass at 9 am

Beautiful and great experience must visit this museum. Heart connects to the history and the ancient things . I Just love this place .

The museum is exceptional.Most of things are kept by the Britishers for the publicity and greatness.First Indian national hosted is preserved there.Museum got weapons,great portraits of Britishers, utensils of Britishers, coins,rewards, medals of world war, bodyguards costumes, big marbles statues of Britishers created by Indias great sculptors. Entry is bit tough, you should carry you ID, not mandatory but still you should.Entry fees. 20.44 INR online bookingThe origin of the great white structure of Fort St. George is inextricable from the history of the city of Chennai itself. Popularly called the White Town, the sole purpose of establishing the massive fort compound was to establish a British stronghold in the Coromandel Coast and the rest of south India. With Fort St. George as a British headquarter, it was easier to develop the many small towns and villages in Tamil Nadu. The now bustling city of Chennai grew up around this fort during this time, under the British-conferred name Madras.The magnificent fort happens to be the first in many aspects in the entire era or British rule in India. The fort itself is the first British garrison settlement in India. It also houses the first British official residential complex, the Clive House which was the home of the Commander-in-chief and the orchestrator of British India, Lord Robert Clive. St Marys Church inside the fortress is also the oldest Anglican Church, not only in India but among all the landmasses east of Suez.The grand fort is now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and the station of Tamil Nadu Government. The administrative branches and legislative assembly are housed in here today. However, the church and a museum are open for the common public to visit and understand the significance of this fort in the history of India. The building which houses the museum used to be the location for the Madras Bank since 1795. However, after independence, it is serving as a large collection house of more than 3600 artefacts dating back to the entire period of the British rule - weapons, letters, coins, silverware, ceremonial dresses, medals, some personal items of the residents of the fort and many more.

I visited this historical place during my Chennai visit. Had some initial issues as there are some rules like you have to show your ID at the gate and then Pay for the ticket online only by scanning QR code at entry of the museum. This British Era Fort has been converted to government office now but the museum shows beautiful glimpse at the history. The coins, the maps, the photo prints. The third floor was blocked for renovation when we visited.

If you are passionate about history, you should definitely stop in St Georges Museum while you are in Chennai. So much to learn about the indo-british relationship. My favorite place is the second floor. ( The coin house)

I went to the Fort St. George Museum and I was really happy with what I saw. The museum is really well done and it was very interesting to learn about the history of Fort Saint George. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good plI went to the Fort St. George Museum and I was really happy with what I saw. The museum is really well done and it was very interesting to learn about the history of Fort Saint George. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good pl

Coins,some weapons,ceramic ,silver utensils and drwaings only available. Learned about Kasu,Panam,thuttu, money about Chennai. Can spend 2 hrs of Chennai information.Entrance ticket online 20rupees per head. Children under 15 years free ticket.must visit for school students to know about Madras.

Its worth a visit. Theres a whole lot of history to be seen here. But I wish they told the story of Madras/Fort St. George a bit better - that should be the focus and not coins/plates from centuries ago.

A fort built by British east india company in 1650s with a long history. The museum has 3 floors with a model of fort St George and arms used and history of the fort and paintings and coins etc. Invaluable for anyone interested in history of British India. Entry ticket is rupees 20 for indians on scanning the barcode and paying online.

I went to the Fort St. George Museum and I was really happy with what I saw. The museum is really well done and it was very interesting to learn about the history of Fort Saint George. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good place to visit in Chennai. Thanks for the good experience!

The first flag hoisted on 15th august 1947 in the Fort St. George was kept in the Fort museum. Fort museum is located inside the Fort St. George, the first fort built by British in India. The present fort museum building is one of the important place where the ships from the west and other countries stayed in front of the building. These buildings talked about the history of Madras

This museum is located near victory war memorial of marina beach, Chennai. This is three storied building, the top floor was under renovation while we visited. There is a parking opposite side of the entrance. ID proof is must for entrance amidst a tight security. Ground floor of the museum contains two sections, one has british armory of 17th-18th century, another belonging to porcelain artifacts. First floor has three sections, coin section, oil painting room, printing and lithography section from various artist of the era. Maintenance of the museum was good, entry fee is 20 rupees which to paid online via ASI website. Drinking water is available at ground floor. It"ll take 1.5 hrs. (approx.to cover the entire place.

You cannot buy a ticket so you cannot enter. They have gone to Archaeology Survey of India scan and Pay. On my phone, it will only get you to the put in your passport number but then will not give a place to actually punt in the number The staff took my phone they tried and failed. I tried to pay 300 rupees in cash and they refused.There is also a long line of petitioners waiting to get past security. That is not the line you need. Brush past them. They are going to government offices

Good place to spend some time. Go on a weekend. Ample parking opposite. You need to pay online for the ticket. Only one floor is working, the 2nd floor on renovation.

Good place to visit. Lots of knowledge about madras presidency now chennai available. Beside that oil painting of english governor and soldier dress and weapon are present. Good for history lovers

Great historical monument of Chennai.One can visit the museum in the Fort.

A must visit place in Chennai. It gives a glimpse of the history of Madras. The exhibits are really good as well. The entry process is a bit clumsy but worth your time.

History lovers will love this place. Would have given five stars unless the terrible online ticket booking process which will take lot of time and will test your patience. the employees there helped me to book them ( request to Archeological survey of India, please make this process easier ). I missed the first Indian flag hoisted after independence, because of the renovation works in the second floor. Closing time is 5 , so make sure you go there by 4 , as it takes some time to view all the things in detail and as I mentioned the ticket booking process will also take much time.

If they want to attract more visitors, then give tickets inside museum itself instead of asking ppl to take online tickets via Paytm.. its so confusing that not all ppl use that particular UPI.. why ONLY Paytm? And the signal there was mindblowingly superb.. at last two policemen came for my rescue thanks to god.. ppl plz.. this is not what digitalisation is for

The ticket cost ₹20 per person. Public transports are available to reach here. Fort St. George (or historically, White Townis the first English (later Britishfortress in India, founded in 1639 at the coastal city of Madras, the modern city of Chennai. The construction of the fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activity, in what was originally an uninhabited land. Thus, it is a feasible contention to say that the city evolved around the fortress. The fort currently houses the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly and other official buildings.The Fort is a stronghold with 6 meters (20 ft.high walls that withstood a number of assaults in the 18th century. It briefly passed into the possession of the French from 1746 to 1749, but was restored to Great Britain under the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, which ended the War of the Austrian Succession.The Fort now serves as one of the administrative headquarters for the legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu state and it still houses a garrison of troops in transit to various locations at South India and the Andamans. The Fort Museum contains many relics of the Raj era, including portraits of many of the Governors of Madras. The fort is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, with the administrative support of Indian Army.The Fort Museum, which is the only ticketed institution of the Archaeological Survey of India in the complex, exhibits many items of the period of English and later British rule. This building was completed in 1795 and first housed the office of the Madras Bank. The hall upstairs was the Public Exchange Hall and served as a place for public meetings, lottery draws and occasional entertainment. These relics are reminders of British rule in India. The objects on display in the museum are the weapons, coins, medals, uniforms and other artefacts from England, Scotland, France and India dating back to the colonial period. Original letters written by Clive and Cornwallis make fascinating reading. One set of quaint period uniforms is displayed for viewing, as well. However, the pièce de resistance is a large statue of Lord Cornwallis. (Info Source: Wikipedia)

One of the important place to visit for history lovers.there is ravivarma painting which is too good. There are so many collections. Also it depicts how fort developed from the scratch. It has so much history. It also have war equipments and dress they wore that time. And some of the beautiful paitings

Only payment and entry process bit complicated otherwise its masterpiece small and compact museum

You can only pay over phone. The museum is okay. 2nd floor was closed. The ticket costs Rs 20.

Fort St. George is the first English fortress in India, founded in 1639 at the coastal city of Madras, the modern city of Chennai.1. Neat and clean good surrounding2. But allowing to see some places now its sad to ear

* Book online tickets at ASI payumoney site. ₹20 for per person.* Taking photos inside the fort is strictly prohibited.* We took bus from Chennai Central railway station to parrys bus stand and from there to secretariat.

Though closed being a Friday... The part exterior of the fort with the most is great...

Evry one who going through Rajaji Rd will cross this place also famous place in chennai, Recommended place for indian history lovers, rest is history - A testament to the earliest English rule in the country, this was the first fortress in India built in 1644. The fort houses St. Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican church in the country, a museum and Wellesley House, named after Richard Wellesley, governor general of India. Until recently the fort complex served as housing for the government; now certain areas are open to public...

One of the best meseum in our India. The whole place is maintained by The Archaeological Survey of India.●Entry fees 20/- which is payment through online and you have to fill the visitor details at that form and provide some Govt document like Driving lisence, Aadhaar card, Pan card, Passport No.●Our first National Flag which was host by our first prime minister was preserved at here.●Awsome oil plaster paintings of Queen Victoria and all the governors of Madras.●Camera use is prohibited●The Museum is situeated beside the CMs office and protected by our brave TN police officers.Please come here and feel our historic culture.

If you love history, that too around the period of 1600s, then this museum would provide you with the better knowledge in here about East India Company and etc.. Do visit if you get chance to stop by in Chennai..

The East India Company (EIC), which had entered India around 1600 for trading activities, had begun licensed trading at Surat, which was its initial bastion. However, to secure its trade lines and commercial interests in the spice trade, it felt the necessity of a port closer to the Malaccan Straits, and succeeded in purchasing a piece of coastal land, originally called Chennirayarpattinam or Channapatnam, where the Company began the construction of a harbour and a fort. The fort was completed on 23 April 1644 at a cost of £3,000,[5] coinciding with St Georges Day, celebrated in honour of the patron saint of England. The fort, hence christened Fort St George, faced the sea and some fishing villages, and it soon became the hub of merchant activity. It gave birth to a new settlement area called George Town (historically referred to as Black Town), which grew to envelop the villages and led to the formation of the city of Madras. It also helped to establish English influence over the Carnatic and to keep the kings of Arcot and Srirangapatna, as well as the French forces based at Pondichéry, at bay. In 1665, after the EIC received word of the formation of the new French East India Company, the fort was strengthened and enlarged while its garrison was increased.

Visited there to see museum. Please note its closed on Fridays so plan accordingly. 20rs pp ticket, you can book online or directly pay by scanning the qr code. No cash accepted. Highlight is first indian hoisted is still kept inside. Spacious with chairs to sit. Weapons, paintings were interesting. No water inside, please carry with you. You need to park the bike opp

British governments first fort in India.The British government built the Fort St.George In the year 1639 . This land is previously owned by tamil king Chennapanaiyakar and this land is call it as Chennaipattipanam and it is name it as Madras presidency . After independence in the year 1996 again it rename it as Chennai by the DMK government

An arch commemorating the diamond jubilee of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is under construction near the Fort on Rajaji Salai close to Napier Bridge. The structure is a replica of Fort St Georges façade. The arch will be rectangular in structure with a height of 41 ft and 80 m width being built at a cost of ₹ 1.33 crore. The structure will be a mix of old and modern architecture, inspired by the frontage of Fort St George. The legend Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly diamond jubilee commemorative arch would be inscribed in English and Tamil, in addition to the words 60 years. The chief minister J Jayalalithaa laid the foundation stone for the arch on 30 October 2012. Earlier, the arch was planned to be constructed close to the entrance of Fort St George, but was later relocated beyond the prohibitive zone, as per AMASR Act. A public interest litigation (PILwas filed in the Madras High Court opposing the move stating that the arch would choke Rajaji Salai that leads to the High Court. However, the petition was dismissed by a division bench on 9 January 2013.

The museum is a small part of the fort, which remains an army barracks to this day. This may be why they get pissy when you take photos...but its a museum! The no photography signs are strategically placed to be easy missed on the way in - either side of the door. Inside are rooms on the ground and first floor that depict the military and social side of local Brit history and upstairs are some large portraits and historic coins. There is a model of the fort that shows just how large it is. Overall, worth 200 rupees (for foreigners), paid in the museum and be prepared to sign-in at the police checkpoint located nearby by the side of the beach road. Dont expect a gift shop or cafe - there isnt any.

This is one of the best place for gain your knowledge. Fort St George (or historically, White Town is the first English (later Britishfortress in India, founded in 1639at the coastal city of Madras, the modern city of Chennai. The construction of the fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activity, in what was originally an uninhabited land Thus, it is a feasible contention to say that the city evolved around the fortress.The fort currently houses the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly and other official buildings.

The grand fort is now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and the station of Tamil Nadu Government. The administrative branches and legislative assembly are housed in here today. However, the church and a museum are open for the common public to visit and understand the significance of this fort in the history of India. The building which houses the museum used to be the location for the Madras Bank since 1795. However, after independence, it is serving as a large collection house of more than 3600 artefacts dating back to the entire period of the British rule - weapons, letters, coins, silverware, ceremonial dresses, medals, some personal items of the residents of the fort and many more.

The museum is exceptional.Most of things are kept by the Britishers for the publicity and greatness.First Indian national hosted is preserved there.Museum got weapons,great portraits of Britishers, utensils of Britishers, coins,rewards, medals of world war, bodyguards costumes, big marbles statues of Britishers created by Indias great sculptors. Entry is bit tough, you should carry you ID,if you are not native to Tamil Nadu you should carry a document to prove your purpose of visit.

Historical place to visit and it has all the east india company emperors who came in past and all the utensils coins flags and statues are incredible amazing place and it is near marina beach so could go to that place also

Every year, Chennaiites celebrate the date August 22 with great fervor and enthusiasm as the day that marks the founding of Madras, the city that now known as Chennai. However, what many forget is that February 20 is equally important as it marks the date on which Madras became a physical entity with the first stones being laid for the construction of Fort St. George, a structure more crucial to the city’s history than any otherI.n deed, there can perhaps be no conversation about Chennai’s history without first mentioning the Fort, which even today serves as the seat of power for the Tamil Nadu Government. However, the importance of Fort St. George is not just restricted to the history of Chennai, but also plays an important part in the overall history of the British Raj in IndiaThe Fort St.George in its current form is the seat of the Tamil Nadu Government ©L Vivian Richard/Wiki CommonsBirth of St George fort.By the mid-17th-century, trade in the Coromandel Coast as already prospering with the British East India Company vying for monopoly over its French and Dutch counterparts. To protect English trade interests in the area, it was decided that an English Fort was needed in the region. And so, in the year 1639, Francis Day and Andrew Cogan, representatives of the British East India Company, purchased the strip of land along and inward from the present Marina Beach from the then Nayak rulers of the region, for the construction of a new Fort that was dedicated to St. George, the Patron Saint of England. On February 20, Day and Cogan arrived at the site with two ships and a few dozen workers and began work on a settlement that would later become Fort St. George. The Fort was finally completed on April 23, 1644, and had cost the crown nearly £3,000

Very informative museum concerning British settlement in Madras and also some items related to ancient native lives. There is a security screening at the entry as the complex contains several government buildings. Foreign visitors should be prepared for a high temperature (no ACinside this museum. Photography is not allowed inside. Refreshments were available outside the museum, located in the back of the museum building. Admission fee is 300 rupees for foreign visitors.

This fort is a bit strange because there also government building they are used and a lot of building which is not original. But with this small street and the old building the area has it charm and worth to check it out.

the whole area is closed to tourists. Allowed to go only to the museum - 300 groups for a small house with a modest collection. Only a lot of guns. look around will not give anything. Only from the street (outsideAnd the church. For this, it is not necessary to pay and go there.

Fort St George is the first English fortress in India, founded in 1644 at the coastal city of Madras, the modern city of Chennai. The construction of the fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activity, in what was originally an uninhabited land

St. George fort is very nice place to visit ,It,s Ticket price is Rs.25 (Indianand Rs 300(foreignerinclunding church also.There is lot,s of things to watch in meusem,specially the first indian national flag which was hosted on 15 August 1947 in St.George fort.

The Fort area has a church and museum that is open to public. The museum is a interesting. It has the first indian flag. The church is peaceful.

Much busier and more cluttered than I saw it in the nineties, thanks particularly to a massive Government block developed there.But the quiet dignity of the church is maintained...Usual saddening memorials to young wives and very young children, and all those plaques to young chaps erected by fellow officers.A very English islet, very much alive thanks to its Church of South India (AnglicancongregationHistorical monuments in the Fort are well documented by the Archeological Survey of India, which itself occupies Clives magnificent house facing the church.And the very active and hoc shrine where a snake was sent inside the gate, and the huge Government building and those of other institutions now based there, insistently advocate todays perspectives.A must-see for English visitors to Chennai

This place is Located on Rajaji Salai and is very much near to the Marina beach and light house. The diatance is not walkable though. This place is maintained just to show some of the British culture that was prevalent during pre-independence period. It has some weapons, spme coins, some arsenal, one queen Victoria medal like thing photo of which i have posted. It shows some porcelain utensils. Also the highlight is bigger than life size oil paintings of British rulers having significance with respect to India. Place hardly deserves one hour. If u r not much into history dont go there. Photographs are not allowed. Entry ticket of Rs. 15 per adult.

Nice 3 storeyed british museum situated just somewhat near the marina beach...Inside , you will see various portraits, used items of british and preserved first torn national flag which was held on 15aug 1947 at the roof of fort Museum. Inside photography not allowed and stays open till 5pm. You can do photography of the outside of Museum.. you can hire a ola cab or auto to come here.

We were pretty much disappointed as we got off at the trainstation "Chennai Fort" to walk around a big military complex to the entrance of the museum.It has some nice old canons around it but the whole area is crowded by policemen and officials. It has definitely no flair, the area is dirty and its kind of non-touristic.Entrance fee is 15 for Indians and 200 for foreigners.