Gass Forest Museum, Forestry museum in Coimbatore, India
The Gass Forest Museum displays over 4000 specimens including preserved wildlife, insects, geological samples, and traditional tribal weapons in a red stone building.
The museum originated in 1902 when H.A. Gass, Conservator of Forests of Coimbatore, established it as India's first institution dedicated to forestry collections.
The ethnology section contains traditional hunting equipment from local tribes, including 16-foot-long spears that demonstrate regional hunting methods and traditions.
The museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, offering access to natural history collections across multiple scientific disciplines.
The collection features a rare 10.2-meter tall sandalwood trunk weighing 1.75 tonnes and a preserved albino crow among its natural specimens.
Location: Coimbatore
Inception: 1902
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: 11.01705,76.94585
Latest update: May 19, 2025 20:54
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