Government Museum previously known as Pantheon Complex in British period, besides the museum today houses the Connemara Public Library and the National Art Gallery. The museum contains exhibits ranging from contemporary artefacts to prehistoric findings. Sculptures and bronzes of various periods, sections for zoology, anthropology and geology impress every visitor. The relics from the 2^nd century AD Buddhist site 'Amaravati' and the prehistoric South India are the most prized possessions of the museum. The museum has a vast collection of carvings of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faiths. Collection of South Indian musical instruments and jewelry is worth seeing. The bronze gallery that has a superb collection of ancient icons and modern bronzes that should not be missed at any cost.