Alagappar Museum was declared open on 04th April, 2017. At the Vallal Dr. Alagappar Museum, we can find the various historical photographs and memoirs of Dr.RM.Alagappa Chettiar, his life and achievements, and different types of objects and belongings used by him which are highly antique. Alagappa Chettiar was the visionary who had converted the entire Karaikudi region into a world-famous educational hub. He was awarded India’s highest category award Padma Bhusan in 1956 for his generous contribution.
This Museum is open for the use of public daily (all 7 days in a week) in the evening hours (4pm-8pm).
Fine Arts Museum
Geology Museum
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has given permission to the Department of History of Alagappa University for excavation at Elanthakarai, a village near Kalaiyarkovil, Sivagangai District. The Archaeological Survey of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned Rs. 5 Lakhs (with the sharing pattern of 75:25 between the Government of Tamil Nadu and the University) for this assignment. The work went on successfully.
Marine Museum
Tamil Cultural Museum was declared open on 04th April, 2017. Tamil Cultural Museum, which showcases the history of Classic Tamil and Chettind Culture and Traditions. It was established in 2017 in the Faculty of Education campus to nurture, preserve and propagate the rich Tamil tradition and culture. The museum has gathered cataloging, and displaying proof of great Tamil culture’s long history. Models of the ancient Tamils’ thatched dwellings and the 1,000 years old Thanjavur Big Temple are among the displays. We can find antique and vintage items and objects used by the Chettinad communities. Other things on display include artifacts, such as sports equipment, musical instruments, dress materials, tools for different occupations, weapons used in battle, food, earthen containers, school supplies, and a bullock cart.