The main building
Front lawn and facade
The classic view of the long red-brick building with its arches and towers. Best at opening time or late afternoon.
Arcades and courtyards
Walk the long open corridors around the inner courtyards, the spots you may know from Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and Student of the Year.
The six museums
Timber Museum
Giant cross-sections of old trees, with their growth rings, and samples of woods from across India.
Silviculture Museum
How forests are planted, grown and looked after, with models of forest types.
Social Forestry Museum
How villages and towns grow trees for fuel, fodder and shade.
Non-Wood Forest Products Museum
Resin, gums, bamboo, cane, medicinal plants and other things forests give us besides timber.
Entomology Museum
Cases of insects, from beautiful butterflies to the beetles that damage trees.
Pathology Museum
The fungi and diseases that attack trees, and how they are studied.
Around the campus
Tree-lined avenues
Walk the quiet roads lined with tall old trees, with the Mussoorie hills behind on clear days.
Add Tapkeshwar Temple
The cave temple of Shiva is only 4-5 km away and makes an easy pair with FRI.
Rules to keep in mind
- Stay on the visitor routes; labs, offices and hostels are off limits.
- Personal photos are fine; film, wedding and professional shoots need written permission.
- Do not climb on the building or pluck plants; this is a heritage and research campus.
- Keep the campus clean; carry your rubbish out.
Things to Do at FRI: FAQs
How many museums are there in FRI?
Six: Timber, Silviculture, Social Forestry, Non-Wood Forest Products, Entomology and Pathology.
Can I do a photo shoot at FRI?
Personal photos are fine. Film, pre-wedding and professional shoots need permission from FRI and are charged separately.
Is FRI good for children?
Yes. The lawns are great for running around and children usually love the giant tree slices and insect cases.
