Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai
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
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CSMVS, 159–161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, 400023
Visual-arts venue used for exhibitions and artistic programming on the CEPT/KL campus.
Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009
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
Art institution with galleries, theatre, and open cultural programming.
Mandi House, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule Marg Area, New Delhi, 110001
Crafts village and cultural hub hosting festivals and exhibitions.
Udaipur
Award-winning performing arts centre with daily Kathakali, Kalaripayattu, and Mohiniyattam shows.
KB Jacob Rd, Fort Kochi, 682001
Museum with active workshops, festivals, and community heritage programmes.
Byculla East, Mumbai
Dedicated art, culture, and events platform created by ICCI as part of its culture-and-community focus.
ICCI, Chullickal, Kochi, 682002
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
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
Mittal Tower, Nariman Point, Mumbai, 400005
Cultural institute with library, language programmes, and public cultural cooperation activities.
3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Vakil Lane, New Delhi, 110001
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
A contemporary art gallery in a restored pre-independence cotton warehouse, exhibiting Indian and international artists.
6/7, 3rd Pasta Lane, Colaba, 400005
Official French cultural centre serving Kolkata and surrounding region.
Kolkata
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
Art exhibitions and cultural programming.
Kolkata
Heritage venue occasionally used for cultural programming.
Hawa Mahal, J.D.A. Market, Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur, 302002
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
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
Heritage building used for exhibitions, food festivals, and arts programming.
Pandara Road, India Gate, New Delhi, 110003
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
Official Alliance Française centre in Jaipur.
Jaipur
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 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
A 20-acre riverside crafts village with 60 artisan cottages, live workshops, and an annual international crafts festival.
Sargalaya Rd, Kottakkal, 673521
Official Alliance Française centre in Pune.
Pune
India's premier multi-venue performing arts centre, hosting over 700 events annually across music, dance, theatre, and film.
NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, 400021
Official Alliance Française centre in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts — national cultural research centre with exhibitions, lectures, and performances.
Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, 110001
Inclusive public cultural space in a restored heritage building, designed for art, craft, culture, creative voices, and community reflection.
Bengaluru
Official French cultural centre in Mumbai with film screenings, classes, library/media resources, and cultural programming.
Mumbai
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
SL Jubilee, Road No 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, 500033
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
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
Cultural institute with library, courses, screenings, exhibitions, workshops, and collaborations in art, science, and media.
716, CMH Road, Indiranagar 1st Stage, Bengaluru, 560038
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
Second KNMA location hosting exhibitions and public events.
Sector 126, Noida, 201313
A cultural institution with a library, art gallery, and lecture hall hosting ~150 programs annually.
6, BP Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, 560004
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
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
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
Contemporary art museum with exhibitions, lectures, and education programmes.
Saket, New Delhi
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
Panorama-plus-science centre combining heritage interpretation and science education.
Kurukshetra
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
Public art gallery and workshop space.
Lucknow
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
State cultural centre used for theatre and public events.
Guwahati
Contemporary art gallery that hosts exhibitions and discussions.
Colaba, Mumbai
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
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
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
Performance space and studio for dance, music, theatre, classes, and shared practice.
5/6, Thirumalai Pillai Road, Satyamurthy Nagar, T. Nagar, Chennai, 600017
Public-facing ICCR regional centre coordinating exhibitions, seminars, performances, and collaborations with local cultural organisations.
Savitribai Phule University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411007
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
23, 1st Cross, Kasturba Road, Shanthala Nagar, Bengaluru, 560001
Theatre and cultural venue used for festivals and performances.
Ram Niwas Garden, Kailash Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur
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.
16 Camac Street, Kankaria Estates, Kolkata, 700016
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
Ramsukh House, Ganeshkhind Road, Narveer Tanaji Wadi, Pune, 411005
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
Official Alliance Française centre in Chandigarh.
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
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
Heritage cultural venue hosting exhibitions and cultural events.
Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, 110001
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
Public programming space for lectures, arts, and cultural exchange.
Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kankaria Estates, Park Street area, Kolkata, 700071
India's first interactive music museum with nine galleries, a sound garden, and a learning centre.
Brigade Millennium Avenue, JP Nagar 7th Phase, 560078
Museum with interactive exhibits and education programmes.
Tauru Road, Gurugram
Cultural centre used for exhibitions and performing arts.
Bhopal
Foundation promoting arts, lectures, and literary dialogues.
New Delhi
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
Elante Office, Industrial Area Phase 1, 160002
A restored bungalow hosting contemporary art and cultural performances.
Parade Ground, Fort Kochi, 682001
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
German cultural institute with library, courses, events, and cultural programming.
Pune
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
State gallery used for exhibitions and cultural programmes.
Kochi
Cultural space hosting talks, exhibitions, and community events.
KG Marg, New Delhi, 110001
Cultural organisation behind the Serendipity Arts Festival; runs year-round arts initiatives and collaborations.
Campal, Panaji, 403001
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
Amrapali Lakeview Tower, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, 380054
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
Official Alliance Française centre in Mahe.
Mahé, Mahe, 673310
Major cultural complex with theatres, galleries, and public arts events.
Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur
Crafts and cultural complex hosting festivals and exhibitions.
Panjabari Road, Guwahati
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
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
Branch of Alliance Française under the Bengale centre.
Bhubaneswar
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
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
Historic theatre hub with festivals, cafés, workshops, and public programming.
Juhu, Mumbai
A heritage waterfront cultural complex with studios, café, gallery, art library, residency, and exhibition space.
Fort Kochi
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
Cultural complex hosting festivals, exhibitions, and craft fairs.
Manimajra, Sector 13
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
Official Alliance Française centre in Puducherry.
Culture foundation operating a space with gallery, book corner, and space for seminars, readings, film shows, and creative activities.
Raja Basanta Roy Road, Kolkata
A participatory museum addressing conflict and empathy through art and archives.
Gool Lodge, Mirzapur, Bhadra, Ahmedabad, 380001
A family-run cultural courtyard hosting live music, theatre, pop-up food, flea markets, and community gatherings.
105, Kengal Hanumanthaiah Rd, Shanti Nagar, 560027
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
Cultural institute with library, exhibitions, courses, and ongoing cultural exchange programming.
Park Mansions, Gate 4, 57A, Park Street, Taltala, Kolkata, 700016
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
Landmark multi-arts complex with museums, theatre, and artist residencies.
Shamla Hills, Bhopal
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
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
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
Museum and craft hub with exhibitions, workshops, and festivals.
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
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
Branch of Alliance Française under the Jaipur centre.
Udaipur
National academy gallery hosting exhibitions, artists' events, and artist development.
Bhubaneswar
Official Alliance Française centre in Goa.
An alternative art space providing residencies, mentorship, and workshops.
1, Shanthiroad, Shanthinagar, Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru, 560027
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
Non-profit French cultural centre with regular screenings, concerts, exhibitions, and workshops.
Thiruvananthapuram
A multidisciplinary space for writing labs, poetry circles, and creative labs.
Jayanagar, Bengaluru
Living heritage museum with workshops and cultural festivals.
ECR Road, Chennai
Annex centre under Alliance Française de Trivandrum.
Kochi
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
Official Alliance Française centre in Chennai.
Chennai
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
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
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
Repurposed ice-factory cultural centre for architecture, design, art, dialogue, and community-building.
10–12, Calicut Road, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, 400001
Intimate art and cultural space for classes, workshops, performances, and community-oriented creative learning.
7, Viswanathapuram 2nd Street, Kodambakkam, Viswanatha Puram, Chennai, 600024
Cultural venue hosting talks, seminars, and exhibitions.
Lodhi Road area, New Delhi
Branch of Alliance Française de Bhopal serving Indore with courses and cultural activities.
Indore
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
Museum with workshops, dialogues, and cultural events.
Tees January Marg, New Delhi, 110011
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 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
Government-run contemporary art centre and gallery with exhibitions and workshops.
Greams Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai, 600006
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
A repository of South Asian art and living traditions focused on education.
Fort, Mumbai
A Colaba gallery founded in 2003, focusing on emerging and mid-career artists with strong conceptual practices.
Kamal Mansion, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba, 400001
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
Outreach and cultural centre connecting traditional Kerala arts with schools, workshops, and weekend performances.
Fort Kochi
Official Alliance Française centre in Karaikal.
Karaikal
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
737 Anna Salai, Chennai, 600006