The Government Museum is located in the compound of Gandhi Museum. This museum was established during the 5th World Tamil Conference held in 1981. The various sections in the museum deal with archaeology, anthropology, zoology, numismatics, botany and geology. It also has a fine collection of bronzes, sculptures, musical instruments and paintings. Training sessions and summer training camps on arts, music and crafts are held here.

The museum is open on all days from 9.30 am to 5 pm except Fridays, second Saturdays and public holidays. Photography is prohibited inside the museum.
Contact Address : 
Government Museum
Gandhi Memorial Museum Campus, Tamukkam, Madurai 625 020
Phone : 0452-2650298