Adichanallur excavation in 1876 was the very first excavation that happened in India. Adichanallur came to the limelight when German explorer Dr. F. Jagor unearthed surprising finds, later handing them over to a Berlin museum. He was the pioneer of archaeological excavations in India.
International Museum Day is celebrated annually on May 18 to raise awareness about the importance of museums as “means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples”