Shenbaganur Museum of Natural History
செண்பகனூர் அருங்காட்சியகம்
A natural history museum on the grounds of a Jesuit college, with specimens of Palani Hills wildlife and a collection of orchids.
The museum is located within Sacred Heart College and was founded by Jesuit priests in 1895. Its collections include birds, mammals, snakes and insects from the Palani Hills, as well as archaeological artifacts. The grounds include an orchid garden with hundreds of species. The museum is modest in size but of real academic value, making it a good choice on a rainy day or with children. Entry is about 10 rupees, and it is open roughly 10:00 to 17:00, often closed on Mondays. It is about 3 km from the lake.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00; often closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Coaker's Walk
- Bryant Park
- Silver Cascade Falls
- Kodaikanal Lake
- Chettiar Park
- Kurinji Andavar Temple
- Bear Shola Falls
- Dolphin's Nose