Dakshinachitra Museum Muttukadu

Dakshinachitra Museum – History, Timings, Entry Fee, Photography, Best Time to Visit, Visit Duration, Accommodation, Photography, Nearby Attractions, How to Reach and Online Booking.

Dakshinachitra Museum History

DakshinaChitra Museum is was established in the year 1996, this ancient museum is maintained by the Madras Craft Foundation. This museum is one of the greatest architecture of Tamil Nadu which is stretched to an area of 10 acres land.  This beautiful museum is dedicated to the South Indian Heritage and South Indian Culture. DakshinaChitra means a picture of art, the motive of this museum is to preserve the culture and heritage of South India. The architecture was planned by Laurie Baker. The museum house totally 18 heritage houses showcasing the culture of various states of South India. The museum allows the visitors to take the tour of the museum along with the guide to take a look at various exhibits, themes, arts and crafts and many more. The museum also has the feature of the open-air theatre, also some crafts shop where one can purchase the locally made crafts. Also one can gain the knowledge by the programs, orientation films and workshops.

Dakshinachitra Museum Timings

All Days Of The Week(Except Tuesday) 10.00 am to 6.00 pm

Dakshinachitra Museum Entry Fee

Indians (Normal Days)	Rs 100/- per head
Indians (Festival Days)	Rs 120/- per head
Indian Student	Rs 25/- per head
Foreigners	Rs 250/- per head
Children (5-12 Years)	Rs 30/-  per head
Children (13-18 Years)	Rs 50/-  per head
Foreign Student	Rs 70/-  per head

Photography:

Still Camera	Rs 100/-
Profession Camera	Rs 150/-
Video Camera	Rs 200/-

Dakshinachitra Museum Address

East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Kanchipuram District, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu 603118

Best Time to Visit:

November to February

Visit Duration:

4-5 Hours

How to Reach Dakshinachitra Museum?

By Air:

Chennai Airport is the nearest Airport Which is 29 km Away

By Rail:

Velachery Railway Station Is the Nearest Railway Station Which Is 23.3 km Away

By Road:

Regular Buses & May Other Private Vehicles are easily accessible to the Museum

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