DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum
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About DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum
DakshinaChitra is a living-history museum of South Indian homes, crafts and performing arts at Muttukadu on the East Coast Road, about 25 km south of Chennai. A project of the Madras Craft Foundation, it opened on 14 December 1996 on a ten-acre site planned by the architect Laurie Baker. Eighteen heritage houses from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh were dismantled, moved here and rebuilt, and artisans demonstrate pottery, weaving, glass-blowing and other crafts among them. The museum runs exhibitions, craft workshops, folk performances and seasonal festivals in its galleries and open-air theatre. It is open 10 am to 6 pm on weekdays and until 7 pm on weekends and is closed on Tuesdays; entry is ₹200 for Indian adults and ₹100 for children aged 5–15.
Parking: Paid parking at the entrance (cars ₹40, two-wheelers ₹20)
Frequently asked questions
What are DakshinaChitra's timings and closed day?
10 am to 6 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 7 pm on weekends. It is closed on Tuesdays and on Diwali.
What is the entry fee at DakshinaChitra?
₹200 for Indian adults and ₹100 for children aged 5–15, according to the museum's website. Foreign adults pay ₹350.
How far is DakshinaChitra from Chennai?
About 25 km south of the city on the East Coast Road, at Muttukadu.
Can I reach DakshinaChitra by bus?
Yes. MTC buses 109, 588 and 599 stop at MGM Dizzee World, about 200 metres from the museum.
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