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Jawahar Toy Museum

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  • Timings : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM except Mondays
  • Entry Fee : Rs 10/- for Adults & Rs 5/- for Kids
  • Distance from near by city 3.1 km from Pondicherry
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)30 - 60 Mins
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

One of the most underrated places to visit in Pondicherry is the Jawahar Toy Museum. This place is not present in every Pondicherry tour package, but the place is definitely one of the best tourist spots in the city. The place should definitely be visited if you are in Pondicherry.

The museum can be considered as a worthy inclusion in Pondicherry tourism, and there are lots of things to see in the Toy Museum. The museum is one of the rarest types of collection centers in the country, and it can definitely be said as one of its kind. It is of no surprise that the Jawahar Toy Museum is extremely popular among the children, and the place is equally enjoyable for adults as well.

Jawahar Toy Museum Review

The Toy Museum can be found to be a very interesting place in Pondicherry. The collection contains a wide variety of dolls and toys in display. These toys are also well maintained, and each of these toys are kept in bright costumes and painted in bright and light colours. The museum contains dolls from all parts of the country, and the main contributions are from the states of Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. At present, there are over 120 dolls present in the Jawahar Toy Museum.

The most beautiful part of the Toy Museum is the presentation of the dolls which are kept in the display. All of the dolls that are collected from the regional centers are all decorated and dressed in attires that represent the local culture. The museum also provides different types of entertainment modes, and it also acts as an informative center to provide knowledge to the viewers about dolls and toys. The main aim is to highlight the importance of the dolls in the culture of the country.

Other Attractions

The Toy Museum also attracts a lot of viewers with their fairyland section. There is a Lord Ganesha puppet present in this area, and it acts as a major crowd puller. Children treat this area just like any other fairyland, and this section also aims to educate the children regarding the different local cultures. The various attires are also described in an informative way.

Jawahar Toy Museum Entry Fee

There is no entry fee of any kind for visiting this museum.

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