Distance from near by city 650 M from ThanjavurTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 HourTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)12 package starts from ₹ 5200.00Travel Tips NA Thanjavur Art Gallery is a famous gallery in the city of Thanjavur. This art gallery is famous for its beautiful art and culture. This place is among the most famous places among the different places to visit in Thanjavur.
The Thanjavur Art Gallery was established in 1951. Currently, it is managed by the state's government, and here you will find beautiful sculptures and paintings. The creations are from the Chola and Nayak dynasties.
You will also find stunning bronze sculptures in the gallery. These bronze sculptures are in different sizes, from small to large ones. Here you will see beautiful paintings of Thanjavur styles, which you will love.
Thanjavur paintings have lovely details and colors attached. In the art gallery, you can even see various exciting things like household items, Textiles, and cooking items also. During the Cholas and Nayak dynasties, Scholars and researchers wrote various excellent detailed books. Some of the books of that era are present in this art gallery also.
History of Thanjavur Art Gallery
The art Gallery is located in the hall part of the Thanjavur Palace. The Thanjavur Palace was created by the Nayak dynasty during the 17th century. Along with this, earlier, the hall was used for various types of events by the Nayak dynasty. In 1951 the gallery was publicly opened to everyone. The Art Gallery consists of a rich collection of bronze sculptures, paintings, carvings, and a lot more. Here you can see various types of traditional musical instruments also. The different musical instruments present here are mridangam, veena, Tambura, etc. So, if you are a history lover, add this place to your THANJAVUR TOUR PACKAGE.
