DakshinaChitra is a 25 kilometer museum located outside of Chennai that aims to showcase the cultural traditions of South India. It features 17 heritage homes, recreated streetscapes, exhibitions, and opportunities to interact with artisans across crafts like glass blowing and pottery. DakshinaChitra also has an education program that exposes both urban and rural children to the arts, crafts, and culture of South India to stimulate creativity and confidence. The museum is located 21 kilometers south of Chennai along the East Coast Road near MGM Dizee World and takes approximately 45 minutes to reach from the city.
DakshinaChitra is a 25 kilometer museum located outside of Chennai that aims to showcase the cultural traditions of South India. It features 17 heritage homes, recreated streetscapes, exhibitions, and opportunities to interact with artisans across crafts like glass blowing and pottery. DakshinaChitra also has an education program that exposes both urban and rural children to the arts, crafts, and culture of South India to stimulate creativity and confidence. The museum is located 21 kilometers south of Chennai along the East Coast Road near MGM Dizee World and takes approximately 45 minutes to reach from the city.
DakshinaChitra is a 25 kilometer museum located outside of Chennai that aims to showcase the cultural traditions of South India. It features 17 heritage homes, recreated streetscapes, exhibitions, and opportunities to interact with artisans across crafts like glass blowing and pottery. DakshinaChitra also has an education program that exposes both urban and rural children to the arts, crafts, and culture of South India to stimulate creativity and confidence. The museum is located 21 kilometers south of Chennai along the East Coast Road near MGM Dizee World and takes approximately 45 minutes to reach from the city.
DakshinaChitra is a 25 kilometer museum located outside of Chennai that aims to showcase the cultural traditions of South India. It features 17 heritage homes, recreated streetscapes, exhibitions, and opportunities to interact with artisans across crafts like glass blowing and pottery. DakshinaChitra also has an education program that exposes both urban and rural children to the arts, crafts, and culture of South India to stimulate creativity and confidence. The museum is located 21 kilometers south of Chennai along the East Coast Road near MGM Dizee World and takes approximately 45 minutes to reach from the city.
DakshinaChitra literally means – “a picture of the south”.
A unique concept of bringing South India’s cultural traditions all under one roof, Dakshin Chitra is a little out of the city (25 kilometers) but certainly worth your while. Dakshin Chitra actually means "picture of the south" and that’s exactly what you should expect to see. Educational and fun at the same time, this is a center for a complete orientation to Southern India’s four states. You can experience the living traditions, performing arts, music, crafts and architecture on the 10-acre spread. The earthy feel of the structure and its surroundings transport visitors into the cultural milieu. Dakshin Chitra is great for both children and adults as you can try your hand at glass blowing, pottery and traditional games.
DakshinaChitra is an exciting cross cultural living museum of art, architecture, lifestyles, crafts and performing arts of South India. You can explore 17 heritage houses, amble along recreated streetscapes, explore contextual exhibitions, interact with typical village artisans and witness folk performances set in an authentic ambience.
Heritage Education
One of the primary objectives of DakshinaChitra is to to increase the awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of South India through educational programs. Both urban and rural children are encouraged to visit DakshinaChitra and are exposed to a series of carefully planned activities drawn from the culture, crafts and arts of South India. We strive to stimulate creativity and self confidence among the youngsters by learning through the arts.
The Education Team at DakshinaChitra works with a variety of resource persons to meet these objectives
DakshinaChitra is located on the East Coast Road at Muttukadu – 21 kms South of Chennai.
Landmark next to MGM Dizee World
DakshinaChitra East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Chinglepet District – 600 118.
Phone 044 27472603 / 044 27472783
Madras Craft 044 24462435 / 044 24918943
Foundation
Time Factor 45 minutes from the city to DakshinaChitra
A complete tour of DakshinaChitra takes a minimum of 1 hour
