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This three-storeyed prison, constructed by
Britishers in 1906, is a pilgrimage destination for freedom
fighters. This colossal edifice has mutely witnessed the most
treacherous of inhumane atrocities borne by the convicts, who
were mostly freedom fighters. Now dedicated to the nation as
a National Memorial.
Anthropological Museum
This
museum at Phoenix Bay (Bus stand – Delanipur road) depicts
the life of the Paleolithic Islanders. It also houses the
models of the aborigines and their tools. Closed on Mondays
and holidays.
Fisheries Museum
Situated
near Andaman Water Sports Complex, it exhibits species of
marine life peculiar to the islands and found in the Indo-Pacific
and the Bay of Bengal. Closed on Mondays and holidays.
Entry Fee: adult
– Rs. 2/-, child (upto 12 years) Re. 1/-,
Video without focus
light – Rs. 25/-
Samudrika
(Naval Marine Museum)
Situated
opposite to Andaman Teal House, Delanipur this museum is meant
to create awareness on various aspects of oceanic environment.
A good collection of shells, corals and a few species of colourful
fishes found in these islands are on display.
Time: 8.30
AM – 12.00 Noon, 2.00 PM – 5.00 PM, Monday & holiday closed
Entry fee - Rs. 10/-
Zoological
Survey of India Museum
Situated
near to Andaman Teal House, this museum and research library
exhibit a good variety of sponges, corals, butterflies, centipedes
etc., Open on all working days.
Forest
Museum
Situated
at Haddo (near to the Zoo), this museum offers an insight
into forest activities through scale models and displays decorative
pieces made of famous woods like Padauk, Marble, Peauma, Gurjan,
Satin Wood, etc., Open on all working days.
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