Gass Forest Museum

The Gass Forest Museum has a history spanning over a century, dating back to the early 20th century. It was founded in 1902 by Horace Arichibald Gass, who was then the Conservator of Forests for the Madras Presidency. Initially known as the Forest Museum at Coimbatore, it was formally opened to the public on April 15, 1902, by Baron Ampthill, the Madras Governor. The museum was later renamed in Gass's honor in 1905 by his successor, F. A. Lodge.

The current building, constructed in 1915, showcases a distinctive British Gothic architectural style, featuring red stones and iron pillars imported from Great Britain. During World War II (1942–1947), the museum was temporarily closed and used as a rescue station for evacuees from Greece and Malta. After India's independence in 1947, the museum came under the administration of the Government of Tamil Nadu and is currently managed by the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB).