1Shanthiroad Studio
An alternative art space providing residencies, mentorship, and workshops.
1, Shanthiroad, Shanthinagar, Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru, 560027
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1, Shanthiroad, Shanthinagar, Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru, 560027
Collaborative gallery-stage-living-room style cultural space for events, workshops, mural activities, and emerging artistic voices.
Unit 1, Mohini Heights, 5th Road, Govind Dham, Khar West, Ram Krishna Nagar, Mumbai, 400052
Community-friendly art house for workshops, student showcases, and creative learning for different age groups.
A/39, Ground Floor, Celebration City Center, South Bopal, Ahmedabad, 380058
A membership-based pottery and ceramics studio space for creators to work collaboratively.
3rd Floor, Gurudev Chambers, 7th Cross, 3rd Main, Indiranagar 1st Stage, Binnamangala, 560038
Creates libraries and spaces for expression for young people in institutions.
Childcare Institutions, Godrej Hillside Colony, Vikhroli West, Mumbai, 400079
A premier research centre for Eastern philosophy, religion, and culture within the Theosophical Society campus, holding rare manuscripts and palm-leaf collections.
The Theosophical Society, Besant Avenue Road, Adyar, 600020
Community-oriented creative hub positioning itself as a sanctuary for artists and curious learners through workshops, events, and gatherings.
Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru
Focuses on capacity building and literacy in rural Assamese communities.
Multiple locations in Assam
Two gallery spaces — Akara Modern and Akara Contemporary — showcasing modern Indian art and next-generation South Asian artists.
Amarchand Mansion, Madame Cama Road, Colaba, 400001
Vadodara branch of Alliance Française d'Ahmedabad; public cultural and language centre.
Skip Floor-2, B Wing, Blue Diamond Complex, Behind Fatehgunj Petrol Pump, Vadodara, 390002
Branch of Alliance Française under the Bengale centre.
Bhubaneswar
Official French cultural centre and language institute; part of the public-facing Alliance network in India.
B/S Food Corporation of India, Himali Tower Lane, Manekbaug-Shyamal Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad, 380015
Official Alliance Française centre in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad
Branch of Alliance Française de Bhopal serving Indore with courses and cultural activities.
Indore
Official French centre with auditorium, gallery, media centre, classes, and cultural events.
Thimmaiah Road, Kaverappa Layout, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, 560001
Non-profit French cultural centre with library, events, screenings, exhibitions, and cultural partnerships.
Bhopal
Official French cultural centre in Mumbai with film screenings, classes, library/media resources, and cultural programming.
Mumbai
Official Alliance Française centre in Chandigarh.
Indo-French cultural centre with screenings, performances, exhibitions, classes, and a long-standing public cultural programme.
K.K. Birla Lane, 72, Lodi Estate, Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi, 110003
Official Alliance Française centre in Goa.
Official Alliance Française centre in Jaipur.
Jaipur
Official Alliance Française centre in Karaikal.
Karaikal
Official Alliance Française centre in Mahe.
Mahé, Mahe, 673310
Official Alliance Française centre in Puducherry.
Official Alliance Française centre in Pune.
Pune
Non-profit French cultural centre with regular screenings, concerts, exhibitions, and workshops.
Thiruvananthapuram
Official French cultural centre serving Kolkata and surrounding region.
Kolkata
Annex centre under Alliance Française de Trivandrum.
Kochi
Official Alliance Française centre in Chennai.
Chennai
Branch of Alliance Française under the Jaipur centre.
Udaipur
Public programming space for lectures, arts, and cultural exchange.
Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kankaria Estates, Park Street area, Kolkata, 700071
Cultural space hosting talks, exhibitions, and community events.
KG Marg, New Delhi, 110001
One of Asia's largest public libraries with over 1.2 million books across multiple floors, established by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram, 600085
One of India's leading contemporary art galleries, founded in 1983, promoting established and emerging artists through exhibitions and public art interventions.
7, Wallace Gardens 3rd Street, Nungambakkam, 600006
A leading South Indian contemporary art gallery spanning 7,200 sq ft, focused on emerging artists with experimental practices.
123, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, 600034
Multi-arts centre with galleries, auditorium, terrace, pop-up areas, and community programming across art, architecture, design, and craft.
B-19/1, Pocket B, Okhla Phase II, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi, 110020
India's first gallery at the intersection of art, craft, and design, hosting exhibitions, workshops, talks, and artisan marketplaces.
52-56, Dr Forbes Street, Kala Ghoda, Fort, 400001
One of India's oldest learned societies (est. 1804), housed in the landmark Town Hall, with a public library of over 100,000 books and rare manuscripts.
Town Hall, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, 400001
A bookstore-turned-cultural-hub for literature, poetry, and theatre workshops.
Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Delhi's first bamboo-themed park spanning 10 hectares on the Yamuna floodplains, with over 30,000 bamboo plants of 15 varieties and a musical fountain.
Yamuna Floodplains, Sarai Kale Khan, 110013
A creative hub and anti-café in Adyar hosting live music, open mics, comedy shows, art workshops, and community gatherings with a pay-per-time model.
53/23, 3rd Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 600020
A 20,000 sqft repurposed warehouse with a sustainability museum, edible gardens, and arts and community event space.
12/2, Yeshwanthpur Industrial Suburb, 560086
Non-profit public institution for dialogue, culture, talks, screenings, and performances; many programmes are free and open to non-members.
7, 4th Main Road, Domlur II Stage, Saraswathipura, Bengaluru, 560071
Community of makers running open workshops and activities around electronics, robotics, fabrication, and open-source creativity.
Bengaluru, Karnataka (pop-up / distributed model)
A rural library providing educational resources and a safe gathering space for villagers.
Bansa Village, Hardoi District
District-level public science centre in the NCSM network.
Bardhaman
Landmark multi-arts complex with museums, theatre, and artist residencies.
Shamla Hills, Bhopal
Museum with active workshops, festivals, and community heritage programmes.
Byculla East, Mumbai
Heritage building used for exhibitions, food festivals, and arts programming.
Pandara Road, India Gate, New Delhi, 110003
The first science museum in India, featuring a specialized Innovation Hub.
19A, Gurusaday Road, Beck Bagan, Kolkata, 700019
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
Amrapali Lakeview Tower, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, 380054
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
23, 1st Cross, Kasturba Road, Shanthala Nagar, Bengaluru, 560001
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
Elante Office, Industrial Area Phase 1, 160002
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
737 Anna Salai, Chennai, 600006
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
SL Jubilee, Road No 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, 500033
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
16 Camac Street, Kankaria Estates, Kolkata, 700016
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
Mittal Tower, Nariman Point, Mumbai, 400005
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, 110001
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
Ramsukh House, Ganeshkhind Road, Narveer Tanaji Wadi, Pune, 411005
NCSM's research and training hub; more institutional than public, but part of the national science-centre ecosystem.
Kolkata
An independent bookstore, lending library, and cafe with a curated collection and regular literary events.
7/1, Edward Road, off Queens Road, Vasanth Nagar, 560001
A Colaba gallery founded in 2003, focusing on emerging and mid-career artists with strong conceptual practices.
Kamal Mansion, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba, 400001
Long-running cultural institution described as a secular space where art, faith, culture, and community come together.
Kochi
One of India's oldest contemporary art galleries, founded in 1963, instrumental in building the careers of major Indian artists.
3rd Floor, Queens Mansion, Ghanshyam Talwatkar Marg, Fort, 400001
India's largest self-supporting artists' village, with galleries, resident artistic community, and open-air theatre for discussions and conferences.
Injambakkam / East Coast Road area, Chennai
Exhibition complex within the historic artists' village, housing the Museum of the Madras Movement, two commercial galleries, and a sculpture park.
Cholamandal Artists' Village, East Coast Road, Injambakkam, 600115
A curatorial collaborative and union of artists hosting exhibitions, residencies, and discursive programmes rooted in communitarianism.
Ground Floor, 8 Nathalal Parekh Marg, Wodehouse Road, Colaba, 400001
Award-winning performing arts centre with daily Kathakali, Kalaripayattu, and Mohiniyattam shows.
KB Jacob Rd, Fort Kochi, 682001
Blurs the lines between a makerspace, co-working, and community hub.
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
A participatory museum addressing conflict and empathy through art and archives.
Gool Lodge, Mirzapur, Bhadra, Ahmedabad, 380001
Established in 1890, one of India's four National Depository Libraries housed in a heritage building, receiving a copy of all publications in India.
Pantheon Road, Egmore, 600008
An intimate arts and community space hosting theatre, music, film screenings, and literary events.
GoodEarth Tarana, Malhar Road, Kengeri, 560074
A STEM education and innovation hub providing experiential learning in coding, robotics, AI, and 3D printing for children and youth.
296, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Ballard Estate, Fort, 400001
Living heritage museum with workshops and cultural festivals.
ECR Road, Chennai
A restored bungalow hosting contemporary art and cultural performances.
Parade Ground, Fort Kochi, 682001
A Victorian Neo-Gothic heritage library established in 1870 in the Kala Ghoda arts district, recently restored and reopened in 2023.
152, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, 400032
A 100-year-old heritage house turned community space with an art gallery, library, coworking studio, and regular cultural events.
Gujarathi Street, Kuttichira, 673001
Public science-learning centre in the NCSM system, with the adjoining Kapilas Science Park.
Dhenkanal
Contemporary art space fostering exhibitions, discussion, mentorship, and cultural dialogue in Hyderabad.
7-1-54/2/C, Sri Guru Krupa, Near Kanya Gurukul School, Opp. Servo Towers, Dharam Karan Road, Ameerpet, Hyderabad, 500016
Sister initiative of Dhi Artspace focused on younger artistic talent through exhibitions, performances, screenings, and commissions.
Bodhi House, Plot No 552, Road No 11, Kakatiya Hills, Madhapur, Hyderabad, 500081
Coastal public science centre in the NCSM network.
Digha
District science centre in Karnataka under NCSM.
Kalaburagi
Public district science centre in south Tamil Nadu.
Tirunelveli
District science centre in the NCSM network.
Dharampur, 396050
Public science centre serving local learning and exhibition functions.
Purulia
Established in 1943 in memory of the eminent Tamil scholar, housing his personal collection of rare manuscripts, diaries, and classical Tamil literature.
Arundale Beach Road, Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar, 600090
State gallery used for exhibitions and cultural programmes.
Kochi
Public/open-access digital fabrication workshop welcoming everyone from children to entrepreneurs.
Post Box No. 35, Malegaon Colony, Sharadanagar, Baramati, Pune district, 413115
Fab lab intended to expand access to digital-fabrication technologies across the northern region.
Kerala Startup Mission fablab for advanced digital fabrication, prototyping, and entrepreneurship.
Integrated Startup Complex, Kinfra Hi-Tech Park, Kalamassery, Kochi, 683503
A digital fabrication lab hosted by CEPT that allows users to work for free if they bring materials. Serves makers, researchers, and creative thinkers.
FabLab CEPT, Workshop, CEPT University, University Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009
Public-facing fabrication lab created with Kerala Startup Mission to support entrepreneurship, learning, and innovation.
Kerala Startup Mission, Ground Floor, IIITM-K Building, Technopark Campus, Trivandrum, Karyavattom, 695581
Part of the Fab Lab Chandigarh network; focused on hardware development and startup prototyping.
New Chandigarh, 140901
Community digital fabrication lab and coworking-style maker environment open to varied age groups.
36, Atrey Layout, Pratap Nagar, Nagpur, 440022
Rural fablab for tribal youth, local artisans, makers, and village-level problem solving.
Vivekananda Institute of Rural Technology, Lepa Punarvas, Kasrawad, Khargone, 451228
Community innovation lab for hands-on learning, prototyping, and local maker activity.
Government College of Engineering, Trivandrum Road, Marshal Nagar, Tirunelveli, 627007
Digital fabrication lab aimed at engineering students and community innovation in NCR.
C-56/47, Sector 62, Industrial Area, Noida, 201307
Fabrication lab and community innovation hub with workshops, training, and collaborative projects.
Government College of Engineering, Sethurappatti, Srirangam, Trichy, Sethurapatti, 620012
A non-profit dedicated to film preservation and restoration, hosting free public screenings of classic and restored films and annual workshops.
Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate, 400020
Contemporary art gallery showcasing original paintings, prints, sculptures, and photographs by senior and emerging Indian and international artists.
11, Kasturi Estate 2nd Street, Alwarpet, 600086
Contemporary art gallery founded in 1997, offering exhibitions, art education, and art therapy programmes including outreach to underserved communities.
57, 5th Street, Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar, 600020
A 21-acre public park and former colonial prison with a jail museum, book museum, and space for public gatherings.
Seshadri Road, Gandhi Nagar, 560009
Contemporary performance and arts space focused on experimental theatre and dance.
Mahalaxmi, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai
A contemporary art gallery in a restored pre-independence cotton warehouse, exhibiting Indian and international artists.
6/7, 3rd Pasta Lane, Colaba, 400005
Contemporary art gallery established in 2012, making art accessible through exhibitions of established and emerging artists.
4/22, Rutland Gate 5th Street, Nungambakkam, 600006
Museum with workshops, dialogues, and cultural events.
Tees January Marg, New Delhi, 110011
Focuses on oceanography and environmental sciences relevant to the coastal region.
Marine Drive, Miramar, Panaji, 403001
Cultural institute with library, courses, screenings, exhibitions, workshops, and collaborations in art, science, and media.
716, CMH Road, Indiranagar 1st Stage, Bengaluru, 560038
Cultural institute with library, courses, and programmes across film, new media, arts, theatre, dance, music, literature, and architecture.
No. 4, 5th Street, Rutland Gate, Thousand Lights West, Chennai, 600006
Cultural institute with library, exhibitions, courses, and ongoing cultural exchange programming.
Park Mansions, Gate 4, 57A, Park Street, Taltala, Kolkata, 700016
Cultural institute with gallery, library, courses, and interdisciplinary programmes in art, cinema, theatre, dance, and literature.
CSMVS, 159–161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, 400023
Cultural institute with library, language programmes, and public cultural cooperation activities.
3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Vakil Lane, New Delhi, 110001
German cultural institute with library, courses, events, and cultural programming.
Pune
Mumbai's largest open-source tech community, bringing together developers, designers, and makers for meetups, workshops, and hackathons.
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, 400051
Alternative arts and performance space hosting film, theatre, music, movement, and experimental community programming.
Bungalow No. 17, Aram Nagar II, Off JP Road, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai, 400061
Heritage venue occasionally used for cultural programming.
Hawa Mahal, J.D.A. Market, Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur, 302002
A budget-friendly makerspace providing student-level access to 3D printers.
Various locations, Mumbai
Museum with interactive exhibits and education programmes.
Tauru Road, Gurugram
Visual-arts venue used for exhibitions and artistic programming on the CEPT/KL campus.
Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009
ICCR sub-zonal cultural centre supporting cultural programming and exchange in Ahmedabad and Gujarat.
Beside PhD Facilitation Centre, Above University Canteen, Gujarat University Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009
Regional cultural centre running recurring artist-platform programmes such as EFCEP and Horizon.
Ground Floor, Regional Passport Office, 8th Block, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala, Bengaluru, 560095
Cultural office embedded in the Shilpgram complex, with regular support for cultural organisations and monthly Horizon programmes.
Annexure Pavilion, Shilpgram, Panjabari Road, Khanapara, Guwahati, 781037
Mumbai ICCR regional centre coordinating exhibitions, cultural presentations, and exchange programmes.
Videsh Bhavan, Plot No. C-45, Block G, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, 400051
Regional cultural centre coordinating exhibitions, seminars, and cultural delegations in Bihar and Jharkhand.
67-68/40, Officers Flat, Nehru Path, Opp. Suchna Bhavan, Rajbansi Nagar, Patna, 800001
Public-facing ICCR regional centre coordinating exhibitions, seminars, performances, and collaborations with local cultural organisations.
Savitribai Phule University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411007
Cultural centre in Brookside Cottage, active in promoting folk festivals, local music and dance, and wider Northeast cultural programming.
Brookside Cottage, New Assembly Compound, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, 793004
Intimate art and cultural space for classes, workshops, performances, and community-oriented creative learning.
7, Viswanathapuram 2nd Street, Kodambakkam, Viswanatha Puram, Chennai, 600024
Repurposed ice-factory cultural centre for architecture, design, art, dialogue, and community-building.
10–12, Calicut Road, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, 400001
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts — national cultural research centre with exhibitions, lectures, and performances.
Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, 110001
A hardware incubator and makerspace focusing on medical devices and engineering.
Koramangala, Bengaluru
One of Delhi's major cultural hubs with regular programmes in music, theatre, film, talks, poetry, book launches, and exhibitions. Includes multiple performance venues such as the Stein Auditorium.
Lodhi Road, New Delhi, 110003
Premier cultural and intellectual institution where public lectures, seminars, conferences, and arts programmes are open to the wider city.
40, Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi, 110003
Cultural venue hosting talks, seminars, and exhibitions.
Lodhi Road area, New Delhi
A cultural institution with a library, art gallery, and lecture hall hosting ~150 programs annually.
6, BP Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, 560004
India's first interactive music museum with nine galleries, a sound garden, and a learning centre.
Brigade Millennium Avenue, JP Nagar 7th Phase, 560078
A nonprofit cultural centre fostering Indo-Korean artistic exchange through visual and performing arts exhibitions, workshops, and language classes.
18, Adyar Club Gate Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, 600028
Public innovation hub inside the Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre network, focused on hands-on problem solving and science learning.
Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Surya Nagar, Kotturpuram, Chennai, 600025
Collaborative community platform working across arts research, public arts, tech-arts, and urban/community issues.
Bengaluru
Four-storey cultural centre created to support art engagement, exhibitions, workshops, and public cultural participation.
872, Gautam Marg, Rani Sati Nagar, Nirman Nagar, Brijlalpura, Jaipur, 302019
Contemporary art space in the City Palace precinct with platform programming for exhibitions and cross-disciplinary dialogue.
Gate No. 1, City Palace, Tripolia Bazar, Jaipur, 302002
Major cultural complex with theatres, galleries, and public arts events.
Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur
A gallery representing artists across generations whose practices are informed by South Asian connections and traditions.
3rd Floor, Devidas Mansion, B K Boman Behram Marg, Colaba, 400001
Cultural complex hosting festivals, exhibitions, and craft fairs.
Manimajra, Sector 13
A modern public library inaugurated in 2023, one of the largest in South India, named after former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.
Natham Road, Race Course Colony, 625002
Campus for classical dance and music with regular performances.
Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Provides urban youth in marginalized areas a space for creative making.
Kashewadi, Pune
A hub for technical tinkering and project building in a peri-urban context.
Katchipedu, Sriperumbudur, 602105
A nonprofit creative arts space in a duplex house, hosting performances, art events, and coworking.
545, 4th Cross, 6th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, 560008
Deemed university of art and culture founded in 1930, training students in Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, and other Kerala performing arts.
Vallathol Nagar, Thrissur-Shoranur Rd, 679531
Outreach and cultural centre connecting traditional Kerala arts with schools, workshops, and weekend performances.
Fort Kochi
Regional art gallery with twin exhibition halls for paintings, photography, and literary events.
Town Hall Rd, Mananchira, 673001
State art gallery in a Laurie Baker-designed building, hosting year-round exhibitions and workshops.
Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan, Nalanda Ln, Plammoodu, 695003
An autonomous non-profit contemporary arts organisation supporting experimental, interdisciplinary, and socially engaged art. The building includes exhibition spaces, studios, library, media lab, café, and terrace.
S-17, Khirkee Extension, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, 110017
An independent bookshop in a 150-year-old heritage building, with a curated collection, in-house café, and community literary events.
45-47, Somaiya Bhavan, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, 400001
Second KNMA location hosting exhibitions and public events.
Sector 126, Noida, 201313
Contemporary art museum with exhibitions, lectures, and education programmes.
Saket, New Delhi
Network of exhibition venues activated during the biennale and residencies.
Fort Kochi
Non-profit creativity centre with library, conservation lab, gallery store, talks, workshops, performances, and interdisciplinary arts programming.
777, Anandapur EM Bypass, Sector I, Kolkata, 700107
Culture foundation operating a space with gallery, book corner, and space for seminars, readings, film shows, and creative activities.
Raja Basanta Roy Road, Kolkata
Kerala's oldest theatre organisation with the Thoppil Bhasi Auditorium, pioneering socially conscious drama since the 1950s.
Kallummoodu Junction, NH 47, 690502
Panorama-plus-science centre combining heritage interpretation and science education.
Kurukshetra
Artist residency and studios supporting contemporary art practice.
Garhi Village, East of Kailash, New Delhi, 110065
National academy gallery hosting exhibitions, artists' events, and artist development.
Bhubaneswar
Government-run contemporary art centre and gallery with exhibitions and workshops.
Greams Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai, 600006
Art exhibitions and cultural programming.
Kolkata
Public art gallery and workshop space.
Lucknow
A library initiative focused on early childhood education and grassroots literacy.
Various communities, New Delhi
Performance space and studio for dance, music, theatre, classes, and shared practice.
5/6, Thirumalai Pillai Road, Satyamurthy Nagar, T. Nagar, Chennai, 600017
A community store offering local, affordable and sustainable products from food and art to lifestyle goods.
Tharavadu, Mangayil Ave, Poonithura, Maradu, 682304
A theatre campus with rehearsal halls, open-air stages, and residential facilities for a 500-member artist community.
Nayarambalam, Vypin, 682509
A centre for democratic learning and constitutional literacy for rural citizens, providing political and social education for villagers.
Rajsamand District, 305921
Founded in 1817, one of India's oldest literary societies and functioning libraries, housed in a heritage red sandstone building with around 50,000 books.
College Road, DPI Campus, Thousand Lights, 600006
A globally recognized community makerspace and learning hub for innovation, prototyping, STEAM, and sustainable design. Artists, designers, engineers, and hobbyists build and share knowledge.
House No 661, Mapusa-Moira Road, Moide, 403507
Provides tools and mentorship for hands-on learning in STEM for all ages.
Multiple locations (Noida, Karnal)
Large college-hosted makerspace with 3D printing, CNC, electronics, talks, hackathons, and makeathons.
CMR Institute of Technology, 132 AECS Layout, ITPL Main Road, Kundalahalli, Brookefield, Bengaluru, 560037
A centre focusing on the ecology and science of the Himalayan region.
Syunrakot, Sunara Kot, Almora, 263601
A government research library within the Connemara campus, named after Tamil scholar and social reformer Maraimalai Adigal.
Connemara Public Library Campus, Pantheon Road, Egmore, 600008
A black box theatre dedicated to performing arts, hosting dance, music, theatre, comedy, and workshops with capacity for 200–300 people.
3rd Floor, 16, 1st Cross Street, Sri Ram Nagar, Alwarpet, 600018
An art space hosting storytelling, poetry nights, and community dinners.
Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, 400001
One of India's oldest public libraries, founded in 1898, dedicated to Marathi literature and language with multiple branches across Mumbai.
MMGS Marg, Naigaon, Dadar East, 400014
Contemporary art museum with workshops, talks, and community art programming.
Pilerne Industrial Estate, 403511
A key centre for the promotion of science and technology in Nagaland.
Behind Super Market, Half Nagarjan, Dimapur, 797112
India's premier multi-venue performing arts centre, hosting over 700 events annually across music, dance, theatre, and film.
NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, 400021
Museum and craft hub with exhibitions, workshops, and festivals.
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
A premier national science centre featuring an Innovation Hub and major galleries.
Pragati Maidan, Bhairon Road, New Delhi
Major cultural centre with art gallery, library, exposition galleries, exhibitions, and a culture wing promoting music, dance, drama, and lectures.
Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai, 400018
India's largest interactive science centre with over 500 hands-on exhibits.
Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli, रॉयल वेस्टर्न इंडिया टर्फ क्लब, Mumbai, 400034
Large multidisciplinary cultural centre with performing arts, visual arts, public art, and public-facing spaces including the Art House, Dhirubhai Ambani Square, and The Cube experimental performance venue.
G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, 400098
Private art foundation and gallery space hosting exhibitions and residencies.
Neb Sarai, Sainik Farm, New Delhi
A self-designed learning centre for remote agricultural and fruit-farming communities.
Nongwah Village, East Khasi Hills, Māwsynrām, 793113
Regional public science centre under NCSM.
Siliguri
Public science centre in Himachal Pradesh within the NCSM system.
Palampur
A nonprofit STEM makerspace with 3D printers, laser cutters, and tools, open to the public via day passes.
6th Cross, 10th Main, Indiranagar, 560038
Immersive science gallery and living lab for hands-on learning, exhibits, workshops, and public engagement.
4, 31st Cross, 16th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, 560011
One of Mumbai's oldest public libraries, founded in 1845, offering free reading room access and low-cost borrowing membership.
Jagannath Shankar Seth Road, Dhobi Talao, Marine Lines, 400002
A heritage waterfront cultural complex with studios, café, gallery, art library, residency, and exhibition space.
Fort Kochi
Integrated within a biological park, focusing on biodiversity and physical science.
Vamanjoor, Mangaluru
Historic theatre hub with festivals, cafés, workshops, and public programming.
Juhu, Mumbai
A gallery in a restored century-old metal printing press, specialising in experimental and conceptually rigorous contemporary art.
Ground Floor, BMP Building, Narayan A Sawant Road, Colaba, 400005
Public-facing centre for intellectual exchange, culture, dialogue, and interdisciplinary programming with auditorium, amphitheatre, library, and art gallery.
SN 34/A, Behind C-DAC, Panchavati, Pashan, N.C.L, Pune, 411008
A massive science complex covering biotechnology, robotics, and space exploration.
Jalandhar-Kapurthala Road
Community platform for artistic and intellectual expression, literacy, events, and neighbourhood engagement.
Office No. 730, 7th/8th Floor, Marvel Vista, Above PNG Brothers, Lullanagar Junction, Pune, 411040
ICCR's flagship cultural centre in Kolkata with galleries, auditorium, seminar rooms, cultural events, workshops, and theatre.
9A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kankaria Estates, Kolkata, 700071
A community space for marginalized women to gather and share stories through art.
Shaheen Bagh, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi, 110025
Focused on promoting scientific literacy in Central India through interactive exhibits.
Opp. Gandhi Sagar, Nagpur
A dedicated theatre space hosting 400+ plays a year, with a 320-seat auditorium and outreach programmes.
36/2, 8th Cross Rd, 2nd Phase, J. P. Nagar, 560078
Cultural centre used for exhibitions and performing arts.
Bhopal
State cultural centre used for theatre and public events.
Guwahati
Theatre and cultural venue used for festivals and performances.
Ram Niwas Garden, Kailash Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur
Foundation promoting arts, lectures, and literary dialogues.
New Delhi
Regional public science centre under NCSM.
Bhopal
Public science centre under NCSM.
Bhubaneswar
The primary science education hub for the North Eastern states.
Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, Jawahar Nagar, Guwahati, 781022
Regional science centre serving the wider region.
Tirupati
Regional science centre and planetarium under NCSM.
Kozhikode
An expansive science park and innovation hub serving Northern India.
Aliganj, Lucknow
A research library specializing in Tamil studies, housing over 500,000 items across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
3rd Cross Street, CIT Campus, Taramani, 600113
Inclusive public cultural space in a restored heritage building, designed for art, craft, culture, creative voices, and community reflection.
Bengaluru
One of Mumbai's longest-running contemporary art galleries, founded in 1986, with a record of showing major Indian artists.
3rd Pasta Lane, Colaba, 400005
Non-profit community venue for meetups, workshops, and cross-disciplinary conversations spanning social sector, academia, science, arts, technology, and culture.
4th Floor, Cobalt Building (above Church Street Social), Shanthala Nagar, Bengaluru, 560001
A 20-acre riverside crafts village with 60 artisan cottages, live workshops, and an annual international crafts festival.
Sargalaya Rd, Kottakkal, 673521
A repository of South Asian art and living traditions focused on education.
Fort, Mumbai
A rural makerspace focused on experiential learning and vocational tinkering.
Sathanur, Ramanagara District, 562126
Major public science centre in the NCSM network with exhibitions and science-learning programming.
JBS Haldane Avenue, Kolkata
A free-entry public gallery where science, art, and research meet through exhibitions, mediation, and programmes.
10–11, Bellary Road, Sanjaynagar, Dena Bank Colony, Bengaluru, 560024
Cultural organisation behind the Serendipity Arts Festival; runs year-round arts initiatives and collaborations.
Campal, Panaji, 403001
India's first outdoor museum park featuring waste-to-art sculptures and installations depicting Indian freedom fighters and historical eras, built from 250 tonnes of scrap.
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Vikram Nagar, 110002
A foundation that sets up libraries in government schools and remote areas.
Pan-India
Crafts and cultural complex hosting festivals and exhibitions.
Panjabari Road, Guwahati
Crafts village and cultural hub hosting festivals and exhibitions.
Udaipur
Public science centre in the NCSM network.
Patna
Focuses on high-altitude ecology and physical sciences for the Himalayas.
Marchak, East Sikkim, 737101
A multidisciplinary innovation hub and FabLab offering open access to digital fabrication tools, a DIY bio lab, and startup incubation.
Bhaskaracharya Building, Somaiya Vidyavihar, Vidyavihar East, 400077
Dedicated art, culture, and events platform created by ICCI as part of its culture-and-community focus.
ICCI, Chullickal, Kochi, 682002
A community theatre space offering drama training, workshops, and performances.
Post Office Rd, Vaduthala, Pachalam, 682023
An experimental arts foundation set up in 2000 by dancer Chandralekha, artist Dashrath Patel, and writer Sadanand Menon, hosting performances, activism, and Kalarippayattu classes.
1, Elliot's Beach Road, Besant Nagar, 600090
An open-air art gallery and creative platform at Nehru Park, featuring curated exhibitions, live demos, workshops, and community art events with free public entry.
Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri, 110021
Independent art and theatre space supporting political and experimental performance.
Shadi Khampur, Shadipur, New Delhi
A non-profit arts initiative with galleries, workshops, lectures, library, amphitheatre, and support for art students and exchange.
63/C-8, Near Army House, Altinho, Panaji, 403001
Large innovation hub for startups, open innovation, community events, and entrepreneurial ecosystem building.
Plot No 1/C, Sy No 83/1, Raidurgam Panmaktha, Hyderabad Knowledge City, Serilingampally, Prashant Hills, 500081
Government-backed open-for-all prototyping centre designed to reduce barriers to hardware building and support innovators, students, startups, and makers.
Plot 1/D, 1/E, 1/F, Survey No. 83/1, Raidurgam, Ranga Reddy District, Bhagyalaxmi Nagar, Hyderabad, 500081
A contemporary art gallery founded in 2010, serving as an incubator for young South Asian artists with regular public exhibitions and events.
Ground Floor, KK Navsari Chambers, 39, AK Nayak Marg, Fort, 400001
A free, community-led library movement serving the urban and rural poor.
Multiple locations (Sikanderpur, Khirki), New Delhi
A family-run cultural courtyard hosting live music, theatre, pop-up food, flea markets, and community gatherings.
105, Kengal Hanumanthaiah Rd, Shanti Nagar, 560027
Boutique gallery dealing in modern and contemporary Indian art, offering paintings, sculptures, and limited edition prints. Open by appointment.
Sterling Road 3rd Cross Street, Nungambakkam, 600034
Contemporary art gallery that hosts exhibitions and discussions.
Colaba, Mumbai
A community art space in a repurposed godown near the beach, hosting exhibitions, performances, and flea markets.
9/288, Coconut Bazaar, South Beach Rd, Mananchira, 673001
Community-oriented makerspace initiative for learning and making.
Hyderabad
A cross-disciplinary design research space for collaborative project-making.
HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Kerala's first 24/7 public makerspace, a community-funded hub for hands-on learning and future technologies.
21/258, Seaport-Airport Rd, Vidya Nagar Colony, Kalamassery, 682022
An animation and visual storytelling education space for children and young adults, where participants create original cartoon films.
Gharaonda, 1st Floor, 558, National College Lane, Bandra West, 400050
Heritage cultural venue hosting exhibitions and cultural events.
Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, 110001
Nonprofit multidisciplinary centre with free public galleries, performances, public programmes, and exhibitions spanning visual, performing, literary, and research practices.
53/2/2 Hazra Road, Ballygunge, Kolkata, 700019
Art institution with galleries, theatre, and open cultural programming.
Mandi House, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule Marg Area, New Delhi, 110001
A multidisciplinary space for writing labs, poetry circles, and creative labs.
Jayanagar, Bengaluru
A pioneer in rural innovation, focusing on engineering, energy, and agri-tech.
Pabal, Pune District, 412403
A community science centre promoting scientific temper among students and the public.
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
A landmark national centre focused on industrial history and modern technological innovation.
Kasturba Road, Bengaluru, 560001
A community-led hub for creative projects, science, and traditional crafts.
Wahlyngkhat, East Khasi Hills, 793110
A co-working and prototyping space focused on hardware and public engineering.
Halasuru Metro Station, Gupta Layout, Bengaluru, 560008