Pulicat Interpretation Center

Museum Address
MSSS Building (Ground Floor), opposite Fort Geldria, Pazhaverkadu, Tamil Nadu 601205
City
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Pin Code
601205
Email
info@aarde.in
Phone Number
+91 - 44 4213 9961
Museum website
www.aarde.in
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
Yes
When was the museum established?
2009
Main category
Natural History
Other categories
Archaeological
Anthropology
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.

Pulicat, or Pazhaverkadu, is a historic seashore town in Thiruvallur District, of Tamil Nadu. It is located about 60km north of Chennai on the southern periphary of the Pulicat lake. The Dutch occupied Pulicat in 1609 after defeating the Portuguese who set up base there in 1502. Till 1690 Pulicat served as the Capital of the Dutch presence in Southern India.Later the British defeated the Dutch and took over Pulicat.

The Art and Architecture Research Development and Education Foundation (AARDE), a foundation with the stated goal of  the promotion and conservation of the Pulicat Lagoon, set up a small and yet informative museum also known as the Pulicat Interpretation Centre. It houses a number of infographics about the early history of Dutch, of Pulicat and has maps of its layout. It also has a summary of the things to see in the town. In addition to the above it has an exhibit of a large pot which was used by the people of Pulicat for water storage. 

Photography
Yes
Videography
Yes
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
Yes
Wheelchair friendly
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
Yes
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Auditorium
No
Conference/ Seminar hall
No
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
No
Who manages the museum?
Non-profit Organization
Person-in-charge of the museum
Other
First Name
Mr. Xavier
Last Name
Benedict
Reference Link
http://razzwashere.blogspot.com/2017/12/a-guide-to-pulicat-town-tamil-nadu.html
What is the average duration to see the museum?
half a day
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.

13.419531, 80.315225

Is the museum currently closed?
No
Image for museum exterior/building
Pulicat Interpretation Center
Gallery Images
Image
Image title
16th century textile made in Pulicat displayed in the Brooklyn Museum, USA
Image Source
https://www.aarde.in/pulicat
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Getting there
Pulicat is 54 kms from Chennai.One can reach by private vehicles or by bus. One can also alight at the Minjur MRTS station and take an auto from there.
Opening Days
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Public holidays
Opening Time
09:00 a.m.
Closing Time
05:00 p.m.
Verified
Yes