Maraimalai Adigal Library
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
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Add or correct something? Send an e-mailA government research library within the Connemara campus, named after Tamil scholar and social reformer Maraimalai Adigal.
Connemara Public Library Campus, Pantheon Road, Egmore, 600008
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
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
Contemporary art gallery established in 2012, making art accessible through exhibitions of established and emerging artists.
4/22, Rutland Gate 5th Street, Nungambakkam, 600006
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
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
A leading South Indian contemporary art gallery spanning 7,200 sq ft, focused on emerging artists with experimental practices.
123, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, 600034
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
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
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
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
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
Performance space and studio for dance, music, theatre, classes, and shared practice.
5/6, Thirumalai Pillai Road, Satyamurthy Nagar, T. Nagar, Chennai, 600017
Campus for classical dance and music with regular performances.
Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
Living heritage museum with workshops and cultural festivals.
ECR Road, Chennai
Official Alliance Française centre in Chennai.
Chennai
Intimate art and cultural space for classes, workshops, performances, and community-oriented creative learning.
7, Viswanathapuram 2nd Street, Kodambakkam, Viswanatha Puram, Chennai, 600024
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
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
Public library and cultural programming venue operated by the British Council.
737 Anna Salai, Chennai, 600006