Kodaikanal · Sightseeing
Shenbaganur Museum, Kodaikanal is a visitor attraction in Kodaikanal. It is open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Sundays). Entry costs Rs.50/- for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 30 mins to 1 hour. The best time to visit is April – June and September – October.
Run by the Sacred Heart College, this natural history museum holds an extensive orchid house alongside taxidermy, fossils and archaeological finds from the Palani hills — a small but genuinely interesting stop on the way into town.
Tip: The orchidarium at the back is the highlight and is easy to walk past.
| Timings | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Sundays) |
|---|---|
| Time required | 30 mins to 1 hour |
| Best time to visit | April – June and September – October |
| How to reach | ~5 km from Kodaikanal on the Ghat road |
| Contact number | 04542 241201 |
| Indian Nationals | ₹50 |
|---|---|
| Children (up to 12 years) | ₹30 |
| Still Camera | ₹10 |
| Video Camera | ₹20 |
Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Shenbaganur Museum is generally open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Sundays). Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Shenbaganur Museum is around ₹50 for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Shenbaganur Museum is April – June and September – October.
You would typically need about 30 mins to 1 hour to explore Shenbaganur Museum comfortably.
~5 km from Kodaikanal on the Ghat road. It is one of the most-visited places in Kodaikanal.
Yes. Shenbaganur Museum is a popular stop on our Kodaikanal tour packages — we can add it to a custom itinerary with hotel, cab and sightseeing all arranged for your dates and budget.
Do it as a guided tour — hotels, cabs and sightseeing all sorted, customised to your dates.
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