Dakshinachitra Museum, Chennai

SH 49, Muttukadu

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Entry Fee & Ticket

It opens 10:00AM to 6:00PM Wed-Fri, closed on Tue. Entry fee: Indian Rs.100-120, Indian Student Rs.50, Foreigner Adult 250, Student Rs. 70. | Indian Adult - ₹175/- Indian Child (5 to 12 years of age) - ₹60/-, Indian Child (13 to 18 years of age) - ₹100/-,

Opening Time & Days

Dakshinachitra Museum opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM

Open Days

Dakshinachitra Museum open for visitors

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April

Place Visit With

Family Kids Parents Siblings Youngsters

Place Type

Museum and Gallery

Official Info

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How to Reach Dakshinachitra Museum

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Dakshinachitra Museum.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Chennai International Airport

20.4 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Tambaram Railway Station

17.9 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Broadway Bus Stand

30.3 km away

About Dakshinachitra Museum

Dakshina Chitra This is a living-history museum in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to South Indian heritage and culture. Dakshina Chitra is a heritage village depicting the lifestyle of South Indians in their states. It is displayed through the architecture of the region and the living conditions and habits of the people.

It is situated at a distance of 25 kilometers south of Chennai. It was opened to the public on 14 December 1996, and was established by the Madras Craft Foundation (MCF), an NGO started in 1984 by Deborah Thiagarajan.

Architecture of Dakshinachitra Museum

Initially only five acres of land was available for this project and later the Tamil Nadu government allotted five acres of land. The master plan of the museum was developed by architect Laurie Baker. You can experience living traditions, performing arts, music, crafts and architecture in an area of â€‹â€‹10 acres.

Interesting facts about Dakshinachitra Museum

Dakshina Chitra actually means "picture of the south" and that is exactly what you should expect to see. Educational and entertaining at the same time, it is the center of a complete orientation to the four states of Southern India.
The feel of the structure and the soil around it takes the visitors to the cultural surroundings. South Picture is great for both kids and adults as you can try your hand at glass blowing, pottery and traditional games.
The museum also has nooks and magazines related to arts, crafts and South Indian culture. Craftsmen also show how those items are made.

Dakshinachitra Museum FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at SH 49, Muttukadu, Chennai.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Dakshinachitra Museum: It opens 10:00AM to 6:00PM Wed-Fri, closed on Tue. Entry fee: Indian Rs.100-120, Indian Student Rs.50, Foreigner Adult 250, Student Rs. 70. | Indian Adult - ₹175/- Indian Child (5 to 12 years of age) - ₹60/-, Indian Child (13 to 18 years of age) - ₹100/-, Dakshinachitra Museum opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM.

𝒜. You should visit Dakshinachitra Museum during January, February, March, April months for best experience.