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The Forest Research Institute Museums

Overview

•Lavish environs and one of the largest institutes of its kind.
•Museum entry ₹25, covers 6 halls.

Highlights

Lavish environs and one of the largest institutes of its kind.
Museum entry ₹25, covers 6 halls.
Photography permitted in the compound but not in the museum halls.
It is located at Dehradun in Uttarakhand, and is among the oldest institutions of its kind.
In 1991, it was declared a deemed university by the University Grants Commission.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Facilities

Website: http://www.fri.res.in/museum/

Darshan Guide

•Visiting hours: 9AM-1PM and 2:30PM–5:30PM.

History

•It was founded in 1878 as "Forest School of Dehradun", after that its name changed to "Imperial Forest School" in 1884.
•by Dietrich Brandis.
•In 1906, it was reestablished as the Imperial Forest Research Institute, under the British Imperial Forestry Service.

Architecture

•Established as Imperial Forest Research Institute in 1906, the Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun, was first situated at Chandhbagh (the present location of the Doon School) on the Mall Road.
•A much larger campus at the present location was acquired ca 1923.
•Construction of the new buildings commenced thereafter.
•Styled in Greco-Roman Architecture by C.G.

Travel Tips

Open 9AM-1PM and 2:30PM–5:30PM.

Things to Do

Visit The Forest Research Institute Museums

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Lavish environs and one of the largest institutes of its kind. Museum entry ₹25, covers 6 halls.

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Architecture

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Established as Imperial Forest Research Institute in 1906, the Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun, was first situated at Chandhbagh (the present location of the Doon School) on the Mall Road.

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Museum

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The museum is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm daily.Ticket counter closes at 4:30 pm There is an entry fee of ₹100 per person and a 100 for cars and auto and for bikes very nominal entry fees.

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