Opening times
- Monday to Friday from 09.00 am to 4.00 pm.
- Closed on weekends and public holidays
- Contact us to reserve days
Visitors
Our museum warmly welcomes school children, research students and the general public who wish to explore our collection and advance their knowledge on aspects of natural history.
Taking photographs
- Visitors are permitted to take and share photos for non-commercial purposes. Those who wish to use photos for commercial/research purposes must contact the Museum in advance. Credit must be drawn in favor of the Museum.
- The use of tripods, selfie sticks, external flashes, and lighting are not permitted within the Museum.
- Take care not to move any specimens nor disturb the other visitors.
Our location
Tours of the museum
Our 100 year old museum houses a diverse collection of natural history specimens. You will have an opportunity to learn about the fascinating creatures that share our planet. There is so much to explore from tiny critters to massive mammals.
School programs on offer
The Zoological Museum provides a valuable opportunity for school children to see and learn facts about natural history. Choose a programme
For Advance Level Students: The tour will cover some topics in current A/L syllabus
For school children: A general tour that will cover a range of specimens from different animal taxa
Duration: the tour will take around 3 hours
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Nominal Fee
A nominal fee is charged, and this fee helps support the museum’s ongoing educational programs and maintenance of our exhibits.:
- School Kids (18 years and under): Rs. 100.00
- Adults: Rs. 200.00